Town Commission Meeting

 Town of St. Leo, Florida

Town Commission Meeting Agenda

February 12, 2024 7:00 PM

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

FEBRUARY 12, 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

                        Deputy Michael Merwin - Pasco County Sheriff’s Office

                        Andrea Calvert, MMC - Town Administrator and Clerk

                        Rebecca Merwin - Assistant Town Clerk

                        Khristian Parrish - Intern

                        Hannah Lynn - Intern

MINUTES      MOTION: TO APPROVE THE 01/11/24 COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES.

                        MOTION BY:                                               Commissioner Hallett

                        SECOND BY:                                               Commissioner Dewitt

                        VOTE:                                                           Unanimous for Approval, 5/0

EXPENSE AND BUDGET REVIEW

                       MOTION: TO APPROVE THE 02/08/24 FINANCIAL REPORT.

                        MOTION BY:                                                Commissioner Hallett

                        SECOND BY:                                                Commissioner Dwyer

                        VOTE:                                                           Unanimous for Approval, 5/0

DEPUTY’S REPORT -

                          Deputy Merwin stated that deputies have been issuing traffic citations on State Road 52. Merwin is investigating a burglary at Saint Leo University.

PUBLIC COMMENT -

Moratorium    Richard Christmas suggested a moratorium on approving development permits until the Comprehensive Plan update is complete.

                          Attorney Petruff stated that a moratorium must be for all building permits, not just new developments. Moratoriums are for emergencies; Petruff will research the standards of moratoriums.

                          Commissioner Hamilton requested that Moratoriums added to the March Agenda

PUBLIC HEARING -

MAYOR’S REPORT

Proclamation 24-04 Honoring Holy Name Monastery 135th Anniversary

                         The Proclamation was read by Town Administrator Andrea Calvert.

                          MOTION: TO APPROVE PROCLAMATION 24-04.

                          MOTION BY:                                               Commissioner Dwyer

                          SECOND BY:                                               Commissioner Hamilton

                          VOTE:                                                           Unanimous for Approval, 5/0

Florida League of Cities - Legislative Action Days & Appropriation Request Update

                          Mayor D'Ambrosio and Administrator Calvert attended the Florida League of Cities Legislative Action Days.  They had positive meetings with Pasco County representatives and addressed the appropriation request for the Town Center infrastructure.

COMMISSIONER'S REPORT

Municipal Association of Pasco Meeting

                         Mayor Pro Tem Hallett spoke about the 02/01/24 Municipal Association of Pasco meeting.  The guest speakers were Lead Communication Coordinator at Southwest Florida Water Management District Robin Grantham and Amber Smith, the Senior Government Affairs Regional Manager.  Grantham spoke about the Florida Water Star Program which promotes water conservation.

Private Street Names on Saint Leo Abbey and Saint Leo University Property

                        Mayor Pro Tem Hallett noticed that the street sign names at Saint Leo Abbey and Saint Leo University are inconsistent with Pasco County Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Hallett suggested addressing the street sign names in the Comprehensive Plan Update.

Comprehensive Plan Update

                        Commissioner Dewitt stated the 02/28/24 Comprehensive Plan Workshop will be held at the Saint Leo University Boardrooms at 6:30 PM. Residents will be able to take a survey at the Workshop.

ATTORNEY’S REPORT

Pompanic Street Sidewalk Handrails

                        Attorney Petruff informed the Commission that the Pompanic Street guardrails are not up to Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Standards.  Superior Siteworks, LLC, used a third-party contractor to install the guardrails. The Town has not sent the final payment to Superior; San Antonio has paid their portion of the final bill.  Petruff suggested to the Commission that a letter be sent to Superior Siteworks, LLC.

                       MOTION: TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO APPROVE A DEMAND LETTER TO SUPERIOR SITEWORKS, LLC., REQUESTING THEY TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO CONSTRUCT THE SIDEWALK ACCORDING TO THE CONTRACT.

                       MOTION BY:                                                Commissioner Hamilton

                       SECOND BY:                                               Commissioner Dwyer

                       VOTE:                                                           Unanimous for Approval, 5/0

Legislative Update

                        Attorney Petruff discussed proposed legislative changes that could impact the Town.

PLANNER’S REPORT  

12742 Pompanic Street Renovation Application

                     Planner Ashburn stated the 12742 Pompanic Street renovation application is in compliance with the Town's Land Development Code and recommends approval of Resolution 24-04.

                     MOTION: TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 24-04.

                     MOTION BY:                                               Commissioner Hamilton

                     SECOND BY:                                               Commissioner Dwyer

                     VOTE:                                                           Unanimous for Approval, 5/0

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

Staff Update  Administrator Calvert introduced the Town's two new interns, Khristian Parish and Hannah Lynn.

Qualifying Period for Commission Seats 1, 3, and 5

                         Qualifying Period for Seats 1, 3, and 5 starts on 02/13/24 at 12 PM and ends on 02/20/24 at 12 PM.

St. Leo Community Booth at the Pasco County Fair

                          The theme set by the Fair Association for the 2024 County Fair is “Buckets of Fun for Everyone.” The Town is using a construction theme with help from Saint Leo University staff and students.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Zip Code Boundary Review Update

                           Mayor D’Ambrosio announced that the United States Postal Service has received all of the Zip Code and Boundary information.

Fire Inspections and Plan Review - Update on Service Request and Communications

                            Administrator Calvert stated that the Pasco County attorney is reviewing the request for temporary fire inspection and plan review. Inspections with our current Fire Inspector will continue.

NEW BUSINESS

Blood Drive at Town Hall   

                        There was one donor for the 02/02/24 Blood Drive. The next Blood Drive will be on 03/29/24 at A Cup of Organic.

                        Commissioner DeWitt suggested having future blood drives at the Monastery tennis courts.

2023 Audit     The 2023 Audit will begin the week of 02/19/24 at Town Hall.

Town Center/History Center Donation Acknowledgement

                         Sacred Heart Church donated three paintings to the Town for the Town History Center; Saint Leo Abby's Brother Paul Tennis painted these.

ADJOURNMENT

                         MOTION: TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 8:33 PM.

                         MOTION BY:                                                Commissioner Hamilton

                         SECOND BY:                                               Commissioner Dwyer

                         VOTE:                                                           Unanimous for Approval, 5/0

Rebecca Merwin, Assistant Town Clerk