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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TOWN OF REDINGTON SHORES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2024 - 6:00 P.M. AGENDA A. CALL TO ORDER B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. ROLL CALL D. CONSENT AGENDA 1. MINUTES – Approval of: Regular Meeting – February 14, 2024 and Workshop Meeting — February 28, 2024. E. APPEARANCES AND PRESENTATIONS 1. Chief Rick Swan, Indian Shores PD Update 2. Chief Clint Belk, Madeira Beach Fire Rescue Update 3. Chief Bill Schobel, Seminole Fire Rescue Update F. OLD BUSINESS 1. Ordinance 2024-02 Amending the Animal Code – 2nd Reading 2. Resolution 02-2024 Establishing a Charter Review Committee 3. Resolution 03-2024 Authorizing an Amendment to the Statewide Division of Emergency Management Mutual Aid Agreement 4. Resolution 04-2024 Establishing a Policy for Issuing Proclamations G. NEW BUSINESS 1. Board and Committee Reappointments 2. Ordinance 2024-03 Amending 12-22 of the Town Code Related to Electioneering – 1st Reading 3. Purchase of Generators for Town’s Sewer Lift Stations H. COMMISSION REPORTS 1. Mayor Hendrickson 2. Vice Mayor Commissioner Licata, District 4 3. Commissioner Schoos, District 3 4. Commissioner Hoyt, District 2 5. Commssioner Kapper, District 1 6. Town Attorney 7. Town Administrator 8. Public Works Department I. MISCELLANEOUS Workshop Meeting- Wednesday, March 27, 2024 – 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting- Wednesday, April 10, 2024 – 6:00 P.M. J. PUBLIC COMMENT (Items not previously discussed on this agenda.) K. ADJOURNMENT Pursuant to Florida Statutes § 286.0105, if any person or entity decides to appeal any decision made on any matter considered at any meeting or hearing of any Redington Shores Board or Commission, he, she or it will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, he, she or it may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the legal arguments, testimony, and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. ITEM D.1.  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TOWN OF REDINGTON SHORES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2024 - 6:00 P.M. MINUTES A Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Redington Shores, Florida was convened at 6:00 p.m. Members Present: Mayor Commissioner Lisa Hendrickson, Vice Mayor Commissioner Joe Licata, Commissioner CJ Hoyt, Commissioner Tom Kapper, Commissioner Erin Schoos Members Absent: none Other Municipal Officials Present: Town Administrator Mike McGlothlin, Town Attorney Robert Eschenfelder, Town Clerk Margaret Carey, Major Glen Smith (Indian Shores PD), Fire Chief Clint Belk (Madeira Beach), and Fire Chief Bill Schobel (Seminole) 1. ROLL CALL BY THE TOWN CLERK 2. OATH OF OFFICE Attorney Eschenfelder performed the Oath of Office for Tom Kapper to the office of Commissioner District 1 and for Erin Schoos to the office of Commissioner District 3. 3. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are of a routine nature or have been previously studied by the Board of Commissioners at a workshop meeting. They are intended to be acted upon in one motion. Consent Agenda items included approval of the following meeting minutes: Regular Meeting – January 10, 2024, Special Meeting – January 24, 2024, and Workshop Meeting - January 24, 2024. Commissioner Kapper motioned to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Commissioner Hoyt. Vote taken: All yay. 4. APPEARANCES AND PRESENTATIONS a. Administrator McGlothlin recognized Clerk Carey for earning her Master Municipal Clerk Certification from the International Association of Municipal Clerks. b. Major Glen Smith, Indian Shores PD – provided an update regarding the duck hunting issue and dogs on the beach. c. Chief Clint Belk, Madeira Beach Fire Rescue – provided a general update and an update about the new building. d. Chief Bill Schobel, Seminole Fire Rescue – provided an update and reminded to be aware of all the visitors in town and also said there have been a lot of false fire alarms. 5. OLD BUSINESS a. AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH PINELLAS COUNTY REGARDING PARKMOBLE PARKING DEVICE UPGRADES TO THE COUNTY PARKING LOT Town Administrator McGlothlin explained he is completing the transition from Flowbird to ParkMobiile to manage the metered parking spaces in town. An amendment to the interlocal agreement with Pinellas County is required. Commissioner Kapper moved to approve the First Amendment to the 2009 Interlocal Agreement with Pinellas County, seconded by Commissioner Hoyt. Upon vote, the motion was carried unanimously all yay 5 to 0. 1  6. NEW BUSINESS a. PUBLIC ENTITY RESOLUTION WITH VALLEY BANK Town Administrator McGlothlin explained that the Town is moving all of its banking accounts to Valley Bank. A resolution is required to designate Valley Bank as a depository of the Town. Vice Mayor Commissioner Licata moved to approve the resolution designating Valley Bank as the depository of the town, seconded by Commissioner Kapper. Vote taken: All yay 5 to 0. b. ORDINANCE 2024-02 AMENDING THE ANIMAL CODE – 1ST READING Attorney Eschenfelder read the ordinance. Discussion: Commissioner Hoyt asked Attorney Eschenfelder to read the highlighted changes of the ordinance. Public Comment: none Commissioner Kapper moved to adopt Ordinance 2024-02 Amending the Animal Code, seconded by Commissioner Hoyt. Vote taken: All yay 5 to 0. c. APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD AND THE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Clerk Carey explained that applications have been distributed to the Commissioners for open positions. Commissioner Kapper motioned to appoint Andre Bourgeois to the position of Planning and Zoning District 1, seconded by Commissioner Hoyt. Vote taken: All yay 5 to 0. Commissioner Hoyt motioned to appoint Chris Wood to the position of Planning and Zoning Alternate, seconded by Vice Mayor Commissioner Licata. Vote taken: All yay 5 to 0. Commissioner Kapper motioned to appoint Mary Geist to the position of Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Alternate, seconded by Mayor Hendrickson. Vote taken: All yay 5 to 0. 7. MISCELLANEOUS Annual Flood Insurance Workshop – February 22, 2024 – 6:00P.M. Workshop Meeting – Wednesday, February 28, 2024 – 6:00P.M. Regular Meeting – Wednesday, March 13, 2024 – 6:00P.M. 8. COMMISSION REPORTS a. Mayor Commissioner Hendrickson The Grand reopening of the Gulf Beaches Library was well attended. $2,300 was raised through the auction. $1,600 was raised with donations at the door. It was a great event! Mayor Hendrickson also attended the Indian Rocks Historical Museum. It was very interesting. b. Vice Mayor Commissioner Licata, District 4 The seawall complaint has been fixed. The buoy finally got moved back. The street lights are fixed. Received compliments from residents about the immediate feedback from Town Hall staff on complaints. c. Commissioner Kapper District 1 Kudos to the Maintenance staff for their work on restoring the eagle and sign in front of Town Hall. d. Commissioner Hoyt District 2 2  Congratulations to Clerk Carey on her Master Municipal Clerk certification. It was a lot of hard work. Thank you to Deputy Clerk Patterson for her hard work as CRS Coordinator. Our Town went from a rating of 6 to 5. Attended the library open house. Staff did a great job. Attended the Suncoast League of Cities meeting and learned about legislation affecting our municipality. Parks & Recreation Update: We have a landscape company who will be replacing plants. We will also hang banners with QR codes that explain the project. e. Commissioner Schoos District 3 - no report. f. Town Attorney – Former Commissioner Jefferey Neal has sued the town. Our insurance company will fully cover the claim. Attorney Eschenfelder is available to offer a group ethics training. Perhaps a date in April at 6pm. g. Town Administrator McGlothlin – updated about code enforcement activity and building permits issued. He also commended our code enforcement officer Deputy Doherty for his attention to detail. He is a tremendous asset. h. Public Works Department – Administrator McGlothlin provided the report. 9. PUBLIC COMMENT – Mr. Bourgois mentioned that the park bench near his home is broken. Mr. Taylor spoke about planting new grass. 10. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 7:05 pm. Respectfully submitted, Margaret Carey Date Approved by Board of Commissioners Town Clerk 3  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TOWN OF REDINGTON SHORES WORKSHOP MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2024 - 6:00 P.M. MINUTES A Workshop Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Redington Shores, Florida was convened at 6:00 p.m. Members Present: Mayor Commissioner Lisa Hendrickson, Vice Mayor Commissioner Joe Licata, Commissioner CJ Hoyt, Commissioner Tom Kapper, and Commissioner Erin Schoos Members Absent: none Other Municipal Officials Present: Mike McGlothlin, Town Administrator; Robert Eschenfelder, Town Attorney; Margaret Carey, Town Clerk, Major Glen Smith (Indian Shores PD). 1. ROLL CALL BY THE TOWN CLERK 2. APPEARANCES AND PRESENTATIONS - none 3. OLD BUSINESS - none 4. NEW BUSINESS a. REPETITIVE LOSS AREA FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECT DISCUSSION Town Administrator McGlothlin explained there are two grant programs available through FEMA to rebuild in a way that mitigates future disaster for properties that have experienced loss from flooding. Lisa Foster, who is a resident and a Floodplain Manager for Pinellas County, participated via Zoom to provide additional information. Ms. Foster explained the FEMA grant programs – HMGP (Hazard Mitigation Grant Program) and FMA Flood Mitigation. HMPG is available because of Hurricane Idalia. The application window is open now and the Town would need to submit an intent to apply. The prerequisite is County program participation, which we already have. The FMA program would be administered by the Town and would require more staff work. The application usually opens around July. The town would need to decide administrative fees which a portion are reimbursed by the grant. This is a slow moving grant process but it is possible to do it. The Town would have to identify Capital Projects to include for consideration. The Town could submit a grant request to do an analysis of potential projects. Resident grant opportunities include elevating homes or demolition. It is usually a 90 / 10% grant where the resident pays 10% of the cost of the project. Attorney Eschenfelder cautioned that he has been involved on the litigation side of the grant program – and the Town is liable if the property owner does not pay their portion. The Commissioners discussed and directed Administrator McGlothlin to continue research and update Commissioners. This item will be discussed at a future meeting. b. GUNFIRE ASSOCIATED WITH HUNTING Administrator Hoyt explained the concern of duck hunting and gunfire in the waterways of Redington Shores. Some of the gunfire occurred just 10 feet off the seawall. The concern was initially communicated to the Indian Shores PD and they responded to a call with the Pinellas County Sherrif’s Office and confirmed hunters were hunting waterfoul in the waterway. However, they were within their legal rights and not doing anything illegal. Commissioner Hoyt contacted State Representative Linday Chaney for assistance with the matter. Commissioner Hoyt also contacted Florida Department of Fish and Wildlife. She was able to get a lot of background information and learned that the concern over duck hunting is not just isolated to Redington Shores. It is also an issue in Pinellas Counting – in various cities and towns, due to duck hunting becoming increasing in popularity. However, it is totally legal on our waterways. Commissioner Hoyt explained the Town has a couple of options if we choose to pursue the matter. 1  We can create a restricted hunting area or we can establish a bird sanctuary. Major Smith said enforcement would be difficult due to the various jurisdictions involved. Commissioner Hoyt said she will continue to research the topic and communicate her findings with the Board. c. SOLICITOR ORDINANCE Clerk Carey explained it was reported that a door-to-door solicitor was operating in Town without a permit. She reached out to Attorney Eschenfelder to inquire if there was a solicitor permit process in the Town code. There was not a process in place so Attorney Eschenfelder prepared an Ordinance that establishes guidelines, but most importantly sets specific hours for soliciting. The Commissioners discussed the need for such an ordinance and decided not to move ahead with the matter. d. CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE Administrator McGlothlin explained the Town is required by Charter to appoint a Charter Review Committee (CRC) at least every 10 years. The purpose of the committee is to make recommendations on any amendments, additions, or deletions to the Town Charter. The last CRC was established on 4-11-2012. The Board must adopt a Resolution to establish the CRC. Upon Board approval, the Resolution can be ready for approval at the next Regular meeting on March 13, 2024. Once the Resolution is adopted, Commissioners can appoint residents to the CRC. The Board approved moving forward on this matter. e. VARIANCE COSTS Administrator McGlothlin explained that at the request of Commissioner Hoyt, he and his staff completed a survey of variance costs in our neighboring communities. The results of the survey indicate that Redington Shores’ fee is much higher than the other communities in the survey. Mayor Hendrickson provided a history of fee adjustments and justification for raising the fees. The primary reason for raising fees was to cover the costs of processing a variance request. The Board discussed the issue and directed Administrator McGlothlin to research the current costs of a typical request. Mr. McGlothlin said he can come up with a “ballpark” figure. This item will be continued for further consideration. f. POLICY FOR ISSUING PROCLAMATIONS Clerk Carey explained that the Town receives a variety of requests to issue Proclamations. Mayor Hendrickson asked that a policy be developed to clarify the types of Proclamations that are appropriate for our Town to support. After receiving input from Attorney Eschenfelder, it was decided the Town would support proclamations that focus on people, events, or groups which have a direct tie to the Town, the Gulf Beaches, or Pinellas County. Attorney Eschenfelder will prepare a Resolution for consideration at the next Regular Meeting. g. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR PERFORMANCE REVIEW DISCUSSION Administrator McGlothlin explained the current performance review process and discussed a survey that he and staff completed regarding evaluation procedures for surrounding communities. Mr. McGlothlin asked the Commissioners if they wanted to continue following the current process or adopt any other process, based on information collected in the survey. The Commissioners discussed options and decided to keep the current evaluation form. Administrator McGlothlin will complete a self-evaluation and submit it to the Board. Then he will meet individually with each Commissioner for a one-on-one evaluation. Finally, the Board will gather collectively to discuss Mr. McGlothlin’s evaluation at a future meeting. h. AMENDMENT TO THE STATEWIDE DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT Administrator McGlothlin explained this amendment is simple housekeeping in order to continue to receive funding and assistance in the event of a disaster or emergency. Attorney Eschenfelder will prepare a Resolution to authorize the agreement. The Resolution will be considered at the next Regular meeting. i. RESIDENT PARKING PASS DISCUSSION Clerk Carey explained the background. At the last Regular meeting, it was suggested the Town consider issuing residents 2 parking passes per year instead of 1. Businesses are eligible for 2 2  passes. Ms. Carey said the passes allow residents free parking at 3 metered lots in town. There are a total of 40 parking spaces available. 150 passes were issued in 2023. 4 of those passes were issued to businesses. The Board discussed the issue and decided to keep it at 1 pass per household. 5. MISCELLANEOUS Regular Meeting- Wednesday, March 13, 2024 – 6:00 P.M. Workshop Meeting – Wednesday, March 27, 2024 – 6:00P.M. 6. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 7:50 pm. Respectfully submitted, Margaret Carey Date Approved by Board of Commissioners Town Clerk 3 ITEM E.2.  CITY OF MADEIRA BEACH 250 MUNICIPAL DRIVE · MADEIRA BEACH, FLORIDA 33708 March 5, 2024 Mayor David Will Town of Redington Beach 105 164th Ave. Redington Beach, FL 33708 Dear Mayor Will, For your review and consideration is the monthly report for February 2024. SINGLE DEPARTMENT CALLS TOTAL # OF TYPE OF CALL MADEIRA SEMINOLE PINELLAS SINGLE UNIT BEACH SUNCOAST CALLS Medical Incident Response 8 0 1 9 Fire Alarm 3 0 0 3 Support Fire 1 0 0 1 TOTAL 13 MULTI-DEPARTMENT CALLS TOTAL # OF TYPE OF CALL MADEIRA SEMINOLE PINELLAS TREASURE MULTI UNIT BEACH SUNCOAST ISLAND CALLS Fire Alarm Rescue Incident No Multi-Department Calls Response TOTAL GRAND TOTALS SEMINOLE PINELLAS TOTAL MADEIRA BEACH SUNCOAST TOTAL RESPONSES BY DEPARTMENT 12 0 1 13 TOTAL 13 If we may be of further assistance, please feel free to call our office. Sincerely, Trish Eaton Executive Assistant to the Fire Chief ITEM E.3. ITEM F.1. Date: March 13, 2024 To: Board of Commissioners From: Margaret Carey, Town Clerk Re: 2nd Reading - Ordinance 2024-02 Amending the Animal Code At the February 14, 2024 Regular mee�ng, the Board approved the 2024-02 Ordinance amending the Animal Code. This is the 2nd Reading. Highlights of changes: Sec. 56-3. Prohibited on beaches. A. It is unlawful for any person to bring or have or ride or allow on any beach in the town or in the water adjacent thereto any animal. B. It shall be unlawful for any person to bring or have or ride or allow on town-owned parks or recrea�on areas any animal. The town shall post no�ce of the restric�on in this sec�on at the entranceway of each town park or recrea�on area, and, if there is no designated entranceway, at any other loca�on convenient to public observa�on. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the town may, from �me to �me, permit leashed dogs to be present on certain por�ons of town-owned park or recrea�on areas. Such dog-friendly areas will be posted with appropriate signage. C. Nothing herein shall preclude a person from using or training a service animal (defined by 28 C.F.R. § 35.104 as any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical sensory, psychiatric, intellectual or other mental disability) on the beach or in the open green spaces of town parks as provided for in F.S. § 413.08. Any person in possession of such animal is responsible for controlling the animal and cleaning up and properly disposing of any waste. At no �me shall such animals be le� unatended. Pursuant to F.S. § 413.08(9) any person who knowingly and willfully misrepresents herself or himself through conduct or verbal or writen no�ce, as using a service animal and being qualified to use a service animal or as a trainer of a service animal, commits a misdemeanor of the second degree. D. The prohibi�on regarding animals on town beaches shall be included in the vaca�on rental standards published by the town and posted for guests as required by § 90-116 D(2)(a) of the code. **Please see atached Ordinance for all changes. ** Previous discussion: The amendment was originally discussed at the January 24, 2024 Workshop Mee�ng. The Board discussed concerns related to beach ac�vi�es. Dogs on the beach was one of those concerns. Major Smith also atended the Workshop mee�ng and talked about educa�on efforts for our ci�zens and visitors. Addi�onally, the Board sought clarifica�on regarding service animals. Atorney Eschenfelder prepared the atached ordinance to update the Town’s current animal code to address and clarify the Board’s concerns.  ORDINANCE NO. 2024-02 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF REDINGTON SHORES, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 56 (ANIMALS) OF THE TOWN CODE; MAKING RELATED FINDINGS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY, AND FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Chapter 56 of the Redington Shores Town Code addresses the subject of Animals; and WHEREAS, § 56-3 of the Code prohibits dogs on the Town’s beach; and WHEREAS, the Town continues to receive complaints regarding individuals who fail to abide by this prohibition; and WHEREAS, the Town Police Department indicates that violators often assert they are permitted to bring their dog on the beach as it is a service dog; and WHEREAS, the Commission wishes to provide greater specificity in the Code related to the issue of service animals on Town beaches, both to help educate residents and visitors, and to provide additional enforcement abilities for code enforcement efforts related to dogs on the beach; and WHEREAS, the Town Attorney has advised that certain provisions of Chapter 56, which dates to 1977, are outdated or preempted, and has recommended removing such provisions from the Code; and WHEREAS, the Commission finds that is in the best interest of the Town, its residents, and property owners, to approve the provisions set forth in this Ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Redington Shores, Florida, that: Section 1. Article I (Keeping and Care of Animals) of Chapter 56 (Animals) of the Redington Shores Town Code is hereby amended as follows: ARTICLE I. – KEEPING AND CARE OF ANIMALS Sec. 56-1. Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: Public nuisance animal—Any animal or combination of animals that unreasonably annoys humans, endangers the life or health of other animals or persons or substantially interferes with the rights of citizens, other than their owners, to enjoyment of life or property. The term “public nuisance animal” shall include but not be limited to any animal that: 1  A. Is repeatedly found at large. B. Damages the property of anyone other than its owner. C. Chases vehicles, bicycles, persons or other animals. D. Makes excessive noises, including but not limited to continued or repeated howling, barking, whining or other utterances. E. Causes fouling of the air by odor. F. Is offensive or dangerous to the public health, safety or welfare. G. Repeatedly defecates on the property of another. Sec. 56-2. Leash required. It shall be unlawful for any person owning or keeping any animal within the town to allow said animal to leave the owner's premises except on a leash in the company of the owner or agent who shall at all times retain possession of the leash so that the animal may not run loose, and further, it shall be unlawful for animal owners, whether or not a resident or property owner of the town, to allow any animal owned or kept by him or her to roam any place within the town except when on a leash. Leashes as herein provided shall not be in excess of eight feet in length. Sec. 56-3. Prohibited on beaches. A. It is unlawful for any person to bring or have or ride or allow on any beach in the town or in the water adjacent thereto any animal. A.B. It shall be unlawful for any person to bring or have or ride or allow on town-owned parks or recreation areas any animal. The town shall post notice of the restriction in this section at the entranceway of each town park or recreation area, and, if there is no designated entranceway, at any other location convenient to public observation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the town may, from time to time, permit leashed dogs to be present on certain portions of town-owned park or recreation areas. Such dog-friendly areas will be posted with appropriate signage. 2  C. Nothing herein shall preclude a person from using or training a service animal (defined by 28 C.F.R. § 35.104 as any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical sensory, psychiatric, intellectual or other mental disability) on the beach or in the open green spaces of town parks as provided for in F.S. § 413.08. Any person in possession of such animal is responsible for controlling the animal and cleaning up and properly disposing of any waste. At no time shall such animals be left unattended. Pursuant to F.S. § 413.08(9) any person who knowingly and willfully misrepresents herself or himself through conduct or verbal or written notice, as using a service animal and being qualified to use a service animal or as a trainer of a service animal, commits a misdemeanor of the second degree. D. The prohibition regarding animals on town beaches shall be included in the vacation rental standards published by the town and posted for guests as required by § 90-116 D(2)(a) of the code. It shall be unlawful for any person owning, keeping or maintaining any animal to permit the same, leashed or not, upon any beach within the town. Sec. 56-4. Rabies vaccine required for dogs and cats; animal bites. A. Every person possessing, harboring, keeping or having control or custody of a dog or cat over the age of four months within the Town of Redington Shores shall secure on an annual basis a Pinellas County license from a licensed veterinarian or from the Pinellas County Animal Control Department and, as part of such license, shall have such dog or cat vaccinated against rabies with an approved vaccine on an annual basis. The vaccine shall be administered by or under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian. B. If an animal bites and causes injury to any human, the animal shall be immediately impounded for rabies observation and quarantine, if necessary, for the proper length of time, or held for ten days. Sec. 56-5. Nuisances; destruction. It shall be unlawful for any person to keep or maintain in the town any dangerous animal or one that becomes a nuisance in the town by barking excessively or creating any unreasonable disturbances whatsoever or which shall destroy or damage lawns, shrubbery, planting or property of any kind. Sec. 56-6. Licenses and tags required. It shall be unlawful for any person to maintain or keep any animal within the town without obtaining from the county a license and tag therefor. Sec. 56-7. Impoundment of unlicensed animals; notification procedure. A. Any animal found in the town for which a current county license has not been issued or to which is not affixed a tag shall be impounded. The animal will be turned over to Pinellas County Animal Control unless the owner can be identified. 3 B. Disposition of impounded dogs shall be as provided for in Florida Statutes Chapter 767Unless otherwise provided in this article, an impounded animal shall be held at least five days, including the day of impoundment, except that those dogs or cats impounded for the observation of rabies or those dogs or cats impounded which are licensed or which the owner thereof can otherwise be identified shall be held at least ten days. The depositing of a letter of notification by first class United States mail shall constitute adequate notification of impoundment. The owner shall also be notified by telephone, if possible. This section shall not apply to animals surrendered by the owner or an agent of the owner, in which case disposition may be made as provided in this article without notification or a holding period. At the expiration of the holding period, during which time a diligent attempt has been made to locate and contact the owner, the animal may be disposed of in the manner provided in this article. Sec. 56-8. Impoundment of animals running at large. Any animal found running at large contrary to the provisions of this article shall be impounded and turned over to Pinellas County Animal Control unless the owner can be identified. Sec. 56-9. Removal of animal excrement. Any person who, while walking with or escorting a dog on a leash, allows said dog to deposit excrement on public or private property, other than the property of the dog's owner or the property of the person walking or escorting the dog on a leash, shall immediately remove such excrement. Sec. 56-10. Penalties for offenses; enforcement procedures. A. A violation of any provision of this article is a civil infraction. B. Any person convicted of a violation of any provision of this article shall be subject to a maximum civil penalty of not to exceed $500.00. C. Any person convicted of a violation of any provision of this article who does not contest a citation shall be subject to a civil penalty of less than the maximum civil penalty of $500.00. D. Any duly authorized officer of the Town of Redington Shores who has probable cause to believe that a person has committed an act in violation of this article is hereby authorized to issue a citation. E. Any person receiving a citation under the provisions of this article may contest such citation in any county court. F. If a person fails to pay the civil penalty, fails to appear in court to contest the citation or fails to appear in court as required by subsection E., the court may issue an order to show cause upon the request of the governing body of the county or municipality. This order shall require such persons to appear before the court to explain why action on the citation has not been taken. If any person who is issued such order fails to appear in response to the court's directive, that person may be held in contempt of court. 4  Section 2. Pursuant to Florida Statutes § 166.041(4)(a), prior to the date the public notice of the public hearing for this Ordinance was published, the Town prepared and posted on its website a business impact estimate which included: a) a summary of the Ordinance, a statement of the public purpose to be served by the Ordinance, b) an estimate of the direct economic impact of the Ordinance on private, for-profit businesses in the Town, c) an estimate of direct compliance costs that businesses may reasonably incur due to the Ordinance, d) identification of any new charge or fee on businesses created by the Ordinance or for which businesses will be financially responsible, e) an estimate of the Town’s regulatory costs and of revenues from any new charges or fees imposed on businesses to cover such costs, and f) a good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the Ordinance. Section 3. For purposes of codification of any existing section of the Redington Shores Code herein amended, words underlined represent additions to original text, words stricken are deletions from the original text, and words neither underlined nor stricken remain unchanged. Section 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, provision or word of this Ordinance is held unconstitutional or otherwise legally invalid, same shall be severable and the remainder of this Ordinance shall not be affected by such invalidity, such that any remainder of the Ordinance shall withstand any severed provision, as the Board of Commissioners would have adopted the Ordinance and its regulatory scheme even absent the invalid part. Section 5. The Codifier shall codify the substantive amendments to the Redington Shores Code contained in Section 1 of this Ordinance as provided for therein, and shall not codify the exordial clauses nor any other sections not designated for codification. Section 6. Pursuant to Florida Statutes § 166.041(4), this Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption. 5  ADOPTED ON FIRST READING on the 14th day of February, 2024, by the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Redington Shores, Florida. ADOPTED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING on the 13th day of March, 2024, by the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Redington Shores, Florida. Attest: _____________________________ Lisa Hendrickson, Mayor Commissioner ___________________________ Margaret Carey, Town Clerk 6 ITEM F.2. Date: March 13, 2024 To: Board of Commissioners From: Mike McGlothlin, Town Administrator Re: Resolu�on 02-2024 - Charter Review Commitee At the February 28, 2024 Workshop mee�ng, the Board of Commissioners approved moving forward with establishing a Charter Review Commitee. The first step is the adop�on of a Resolu�on. Atorney Eschenfelder had previously prepared the Resolu�on which is atached. Previous Discussion: The Town Charter requires that at least once every five years, the Town Commission shall consider the necessity for the appointment of a Charter Review Commitee, and at least once every 10 years, the Town Commission shall appoint a Charter Review Commitee (CRC), for the purpose of reviewing the Charter of the Town of Redington Shores, and making recommenda�ons to the Town Commission on any amendments, addi�ons or dele�ons to the Town Charter. The last Charter Review Commitee was established on 4-11-2012. The Charter Review Commitee will be effec�ve with the adop�on of the Resolu�on. The CRC is made up of five residents appointed by the Commission, with one appointee designated by each District Commissioner from within that District, and with one appointee designated by the Mayor-Commissioner from the Town at large. Addi�onal du�es and responsibili�es are provided in the Resolu�on.  RESOLUTION 2-24 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF REDINGTON SHORES, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR A MISSION AND FOR PROCEDURES FOR THE CHARTER REVIEW PROCESS; MAKING RELATED FINDINGS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, § 16(F) of the Town Charter requires that, at least once every five years, the Town Commission shall consider the necessity for the appointment of a Charter Review Committee, and at least once every 10 years, the Town Commission shall appoint a Charter Review Committee (CRC), for the purpose of reviewing the Charter of the Town of Redington Shores, and making recommendations to the Town Commission on any amendments, additions or deletions to the Town Charter; and WHEREAS, on April 11th 2012, the Town Commission established its last CRC; and WHEREAS, that CRC conducted six meetings between April and June of 2012, and issued its final report to the Commission on June 20th 2012; and WHEREAS, inasmuch as the Commission has not appointed a new CRC in over eleven years, and so as to abide by the Town Charter’s mandate, the Commission finds that a CRC must now be appointed; and WHEREAS, the Commission finds that since Town elections are scheduled to occur in March of 2024, it will be in the Town’s best interests to allow the most recently elected/re-elected Commission members to make appointments to the CRC and to consider any recommendations the CRC may make; and WHEREAS, the Commission finds that the adoption of this Resolution is in the best interests of the Town and its residents. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Redington Shores, Florida, that: Section 1: Pursuant to § 16(F) of the Town Charter, a 2024 Charter Review Committee (CRC) is hereby created. Section 2: Pursuant to § 16(F) of the Town Charter, the CRC shall be made up of five residents appointed by the Commission, with one appointee designated by each District Commissioner from within that District, and with one appointee designated by the Mayor-Commissioner from the Town at large. 1  Section 3: The members of the CRC shall be appointed by the members of the Commission, in the manner set forth in Section 2, at its April 10th 2024 meeting, or as soon thereafter as practicable. Section 4: Pursuant to § 5-4 of the Town Code, once appointed, the CRC members shall receive an orientation as to ethics, records and sunshine laws applicable to advisory board members, and shall receive available historical records from the Town’s prior CRC’s work. Section 5: Pursuant to § 5-6 of the Town Code, at its first meeting, the CRC shall select a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary. Also at its first meeting, the CRC shall establish a schedule of meetings for it to conduct its business so as to produce a final report to the Commission within the deadline set forth in this Resolution. Section 6: Pursuant to § 5-7 of the Town Code, the Town Administrator and Town Clerk shall provide administrative support to the CRC. Section 7: Pursuant to § 11(D) of the Town Charter, the Town Attorney shall serve as legal advisor to the CRC. Section 8: The duty of the CRC shall be to carefully review the current Town Charter, to conduct no less than four meetings at which Town residents, property owners, and business owners may attend and offer comments and recommendations regarding the Town Charter, and to thereafter develop a final report to the Town Commission making recommendations as to any amendments, additions or deletions to the Town Charter. Section 9: The CRC shall schedule its meetings and conduct its business so as to finish its deliberations and vote on a final report and recommendation to the Town Commission by no later than Friday, June 28th 2024. The Commission may extend this deadline at the request of the CRC if good cause exists to grant such extension. Section 10: After the Commission receives the CRC’s report and recommendation, it shall consider which if any of the CRC-proposed Charter amendments to submit to the Town’s electors at a referendum to be scheduled by the Commission. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any section, subsection, sentence, clause, provision or word of this Resolution is held unconstitutional or otherwise legally invalid, same shall be severable and the remainder of this Resolution shall not be affected by such invalidity, such that any remainder of the Resolution shall withstand any severed provision, as the Board of Commissioners would have adopted the Resolution even absent the invalid part. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. 2  DULY ADOPTED with a quorum present and voting this 13th day of March, 2024 _____________________________ Lisa Hendrickson, Mayor Attest: ___________________________ Margaret Carey, Town Clerk 3 ITEM F.3. Date: March 13, 2024 To: Board of Commissioners From: Mike McGlothlin, Town Administrator Re: Resolu�on 03-2024 - Amendment to the Statewide Division of Emergency Management Mutual Aid Agreement – 2023 At the February 28, 2024, Workshop mee�ng, Atorney Eschenfelder was directed to prepare a Resolu�on authorizing the Amendment. Previous Discussion: Through the State of Florida Emergency Management Act, the State and its poli�cal subdivisions provide emergency aid and assistance in the event of a disaster or emergency. This agreement and Resolu�on authorize the request, provision, and receipt of interjurisdic�onal mutual assistance for the Town of Redington Shores. Atached is the Mutual Aid Agreement with the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management and example Resolu�ons.  RESOLUTION NO. 03-2024 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF REDINGTON SHORES, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE STATEWIDE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF FINDINGS AND RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Town of Redington Shores, Florida, is a Florida municipal corporation located in Pinellas County; and WHEREAS, the State of Florida Emergency Management Act, Chapter 252, Florida Statutes, authorizes the State and its political subdivisions to provide emergency aid and assistance in the event of a disaster or emergency; and WHEREAS, the statutes also authorize the State to coordinate the provision of any equipment, services, or facilities owned or organized by the State or its political subdivisions for use in the affected area upon the request of the duly constituted authority of the area; and WHEREAS, this Resolution authorizes the request, provision, and receipt of interjurisdictional mutual assistance in accordance with the Emergency Management Act, Chapter 252, Florida Statutes, among political subdivisions within the State; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners deems entering into this agreement to be in the best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the community, and for the preservation of life and property during or after a disaster or emergency. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF REDINGTON SHORES, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Board of Commissioners hereby finds the above statements to be true and correct, and incorporated as a material part of this Resolution. Section 2. In order to maximize the prompt, full and effective use of resources of all participating governments in the event of an emergency or disaster, the Board of Commissioners does hereby adopt the Statewide  Mutual Aid Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Section 3. The Town Administrator is authorized to take all action necessary to comply with applicable budgeting, accounting, contracting, reporting, and other compliances requirements set forth in the Agreement. Section 4. This Resolution, 2024-01, shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF REDINGTON SHORES, FLORIDA, IN REGULAR SESSION THIS 13th day of March, 2024. ____________________________ Lisa Hendrickson, Mayor Attest: By: __________________________ Margaret Carey, Town Clerk  Ron Desantis, Governor Kevin Guthrie, Executive Director FOR ADOPTION BY A TOWN STATE OF FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT By:--------------- Date: --------------- Kevin Guthrie, Executive Director or Ian Guidicelli, Authorized Designee ATTEST: TOWN OF REDINGTON SHORES CITY CLERK STATE OF FLORIDA By:-------------- By:--------------- Title: -------------- Margaret Carey , Town Clerk --------------- Title: Lisa Hendrickson, Mayor Date: ----------- 03/13/2024 ---- Approved as to Form: By:--------------­ Robert Eschenfelder, Town Attorney DIVISION HEADQUARTERS Telephone: 850-815-4000 STATE LOGISTICS RESPONSE CENTER 2555 Shumard Oak Bo ul evard www.FloridaDisaster.org 2702 Directo rs Row Ta llaha ss ee, FL 32399 -210 0 O rland o, FL 32 8 09-5631 ITEM F.4. Date: March 13, 2024 To: Board of Commissioners From: Margaret Carey, Town Clerk Re: Resolu�on 04-2024 - Proclama�on Policy At the February 28, 2024 Workshop mee�ng, Atorney Eschenfelder was directed prepare a Resolu�on establishing a policy for issuing proclama�ons. Previous discussion: The Town receives requests for the issuance of proclama�ons. These requests cover varying topics and causes – and not all pertaining to our Town specifically. At the advice of Atorney Eschenfelder and the input of Mayor Hendrickson, it is suggested that the Town establish an internal policy that provides guidelines for proclama�ons the Town will support. Specifically, it is suggested that our policy will allow for the support of proclama�ons that focus on people, events, or groups which have a direct �e to the Town, the Gulf Beaches, or Pinellas County.  RESOLUTION 04-2024 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF REDINGTON SHORES, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A POLICY REGARDING COMMISSION APPROVED PROCLAMATIONS; MAKING RELATED FINDINGS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Town Commission regularly receives a variety of requests for it to issue proclamations in support of a broad range of persons, entities, events, topics, and initiatives; and WHEREAS, the law does not compel a municipal governing board to issue any proclamations, which by their nature are expressions of the governing board itself, which has the sole authority to determine which subjects are worthy of a proclamation; and WHEREAS, in light of the many requests received each year, and the need to articulate why certain requests are not granted, the Commission has determined that the Town should formalize a policy related to which topics are appropriate for the issuance of a proclamation of the Commission; and WHEREAS, the Commission finds that the adoption of this Resolution is in the best interests of the Town’s residents and businesses. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Redington Shores, Florida, that: Section 1. The following policies apply to requests for proclamations from the Board of Commissioners: A. Proclamations must be specific to the Town of Redington Shores, Florida. Persons or entities requesting proclamations must be clearly associated with the person, entity, event, topic or initiative being honored or addressed in the proclamation. B. The person, entity, event, topic or initiative which is to be the subject of a proclamation must be of specific significance, interest or relevance to Redington Shores residents, businesses, initiatives or programs. While the interest can also be applicable to other communities (such as to the Town’s fellow beachfront communities or to residents of Pinellas County but with particular interest to beachfront communities), regional, statewide, or national subjects are generally not eligible to receive proclamations. C. Proclamations may be requested from the Commission for or related to: • Persons, entities, events, topics, and initiatives with specific significance, interest or relevance to Redington Shores residents, businesses, initiatives or programs, or to the Town government, 1  • Matters directly related to the culture or history of the Town of Redington Shores, • A commemoration of a specific accomplishment, point in time, or event that impacts the Town’s residents, businesses, or Town government in a manner different from similar impacts on broader society, • Commemoration of significant one-time individual milestones such as a Town resident’s centennial birthday, a Town employee’s attainment of a significant professional designation, a resident’s attainment of Eagle Scout status, a Town employee’s retirement, a Town business’s 50th anniversary, and similar milestone events where the person or entity being honored is a Town resident or business, or is directly related to the Town, • Recognition of a special event within the Town which is being sponsored or co- sponsored by the Town, • Recognition of an act of heroism, bravery or ethical integrity which occurred within the Town, or which directly benefitted the Town or one or more residents of the Town. D. Proclamation requests may not be approved: • To advertise or promote a business, except where that business is being recognized for a special contribution it has made to the Town or the Town’s community, • Events or organizations with no direct relationship to Redington Shores, • Campaigns or events contrary to Redington Shores policies, the adopted positions of the Commission, or the wellbeing of its citizens, • Anything that may suggest an official Town position on a matter under legislative consideration by the Legislature or United States Congress, • Recognition of common individual milestones (birthdays, graduations, etc.), with the exceptions of significant one-time individual milestones such as a Town resident’s centennial birthday, a Town employee’s attainment of a significant professional designation, a resident’s attainment of Eagle Scout status, a Town employee’s retirement, a Town business’s 50th anniversary, and similar milestone events where the person or entity being honored is a Town resident or business, or is directly related to the Town, E. Nothing herein shall preclude the authority of the Commission to determine, on its own, to issue a proclamation on any subject it determines is in the Town’s best interests. 2  Section 2. The Town Administrator and Town Clerk are authorized to directly respond to persons or entities seeking proclamations to inform them that their request does not fall within the subjects which are authorized to receive proclamations under this policy. Section 3. If the Administrator determines, after consulting with the Town Attorney, Mayor, or a Commissioner of a district impacted by or related to the resolution, that a proclamation request appears to satisfy the criteria set forth in Section 1 above for the granting of a proclamation, the Administrator or Clerk shall draft a suitable proclamation for placement on a future Commission agenda. The ultimate decision to adopt a proclamation shall be the sole discretionary decision of the Commission. Section 4. The Town Administrator shall ensure the proclamation criteria set forth in Section 1 above are posted on the Town’s website such that those who may wish to request a proclamation may be able to easily review the criteria. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any section, subsection, sentence, clause, provision or word of this Resolution is held unconstitutional or otherwise legally invalid, same shall be severable and the remainder of this Resolution shall not be affected by such invalidity, such that any remainder of the Resolution shall withstand any severed provision, as the Board of Commissioners would have adopted the Resolution even absent the invalid part. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. DULY ADOPTED with a quorum present and voting this 13th day of March, 2024. _____________________________ Lisa Hendrickson, Mayor Attest: ___________________________ Margaret Carey, Town Clerk 3 ITEM G.1. Date: March 13, 2024 To: Board of Commissioners From: Margaret Carey, Town Clerk Re: Board and Commitee Reappointments The following posi�ons are expiring in April 2024 and are eligible for reappointment: PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD (2-year term) • Merv Dickerson – District 4 PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (2-year term) • Marie Palena – District 1 • Loreta Fricks – District 2 ITEM G.2. Date: March 13, 2024 To: Board of Commissioners From: Margaret Carey, Town Clerk Re: Ordinance 2024-03 Amending 12-22 of the Town Code Related to Elec�oneering on Town Property At the request of Atorney Eschenfelder, the atached Ordinance is submited for considera�on.  ORDINANCE NO. 2024-03 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF REDINGTON SHORES, FLORIDA, AMENDING § 12-22 OF THE TOWN CODE RELATED TO ELECTIONEERING ON TOWN PROPERTY; MAKING RELATED FINDINGS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY, AND FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Chapter 12 of the Town Code relates to elections; and WHEREAS, § 12-22 of the Code, which was adopted on October 9th 1979 and not revised since, addresses certain “electioneering” activities on Town property; and WHEREAS, Florida Statutes § 104.31, entitled Political activities of state, county, and municipal officers and employees, addresses the topic of electioneering activities on public property; and WHEREAS, the Town Attorney has advised that the current Code provision is not fully consistent with the state law, and has recommended revising the Code in the manner set forth in this Ordinance to make it consistent with the state law; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has determined that it is in the interest of the Town’s residents to adopt the amendment to the Town Code set forth in this Ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Redington Shores, Florida, that: Section 1. Section 12-22 of the Town Code of the Town of Redington Shores is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 12-22. – Electioneering restricted. (a) No officer elected official or employee of the town, except as exempted by Florida Statutes § 104.31, shall: (1) Use his or her official authority or influence for the purpose of interfering with an election or a nomination of office or coercing or influencing another person’s vote or affecting the result thereof. (2) Directly or indirectly coerce or attempt to coerce, command, or advise any other officer or employee to pay, lend, or contribute any part of his or her salary, or any money, or anything else of value to any party, committee, organization, agency, or person for political purposes. Nothing in this paragraph or in any county or municipal charter or ordinance shall prohibit an employee from suggesting to another employee in a noncoercive manner that he or she may voluntarily contribute to a fund which is 1  administered by a party, committee, organization, agency, person, labor union or other employee organization for political purposes. (3) Directly or indirectly coerce or attempt to coerce, command, and advise any such officer or employee as to where he or she might purchase commodities or to interfere in any other way with the personal right of said officer or employee. (b) An employee of the town may not participate in any political campaign for an elective office while on duty. (c) Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to prohibit any town employee from expressing his or her opinions on any candidate or issue or from participating in any political campaign during the employee’s off-duty hours. use the Town Hall or other publicly owned facilities of any kind for the purpose of electioneering or for the purpose of affecting in any way the outcome of a municipal election. Business conducted on town property or with town-paid facilities shall be only for the overall municipal purpose and in no case for partisan gain. It shall, however, be proper for citizens' organizations to request and obtain the use of the Town Hall for a “meet-the-candidates” session or other genuine interpellation of candidates, provided that such session includes an open invitation to all professed candidates to attend, speak and be questioned. Section 2. For purposes of codification of any existing section of the Redington Shores Code herein amended, words underlined represent additions to original text, words stricken are deletions from the original text, and words neither underlined nor stricken remain unchanged. Section 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, provision or word of this Ordinance is held unconstitutional or otherwise legally invalid, same shall be severable and the remainder of this Ordinance shall not be affected by such invalidity, such that any remainder of the Ordinance shall withstand any severed provision, as the Board of Commissioners would have adopted the Ordinance and its regulatory scheme even absent the invalid part. Section 4. The Codifier shall codify the substantive amendments to the Redington Shores Town Code contained in Section 1 of this Ordinance as provided for therein, and shall not codify the exordial clauses nor any other sections not designated for codification. 2  Section 5. Pursuant to Florida Statutes § 166.041(4)(a), prior to the date the public notice of the public hearing for this Ordinance was published, the Town prepared and posted on its website a business impact estimate which included: a) a summary of the Ordinance, a statement of the public purpose to be served by the Ordinance, b) an estimate of the direct economic impact of the Ordinance on private, for-profit businesses in the Town, c) an estimate of direct compliance costs that businesses may reasonably incur due to the Ordinance, d) identification of any new charge or fee on businesses created by the Ordinance or for which businesses will be financially responsible, e) an estimate of the Town’s regulatory costs and of revenues from any new charges or fees imposed on businesses to cover such costs, and f) a good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the Ordinance. Section 6. Pursuant to Florida Statutes § 166.041(4), this Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption. ADOPTED ON FIRST READING on the 13th day of March, 2024, by the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Redington Shores, Florida. ADOPTED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING on the 10th day of April, 2024, by the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Redington Shores, Florida. _________________________________ Lisa Hendrickson, Mayor Commissioner Attest: ___________________________ Margaret Carey, Town Clerk 3 ITEM G.3. ITEM H.7.