The Town Talk

Kenneth City's Official Newsletter

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November 2021

Welcome!

The Town of Kenneth City values communication. Stay connected to the Town by signing up for our regular newsletters and visiting both our Town Website and Facebook Page.

Please note that the Town's Newsletter will only be delivered through the end of 2021. Following that we ask that you sign up for the newsletters to be emailed to you. Otherwise, there will be printed copies available at Town Hall.

Community Planning with Forward Pinellas

The Town of Kenneth City has partnered with Forward Pinellas to work on several planning related programs including a review of Chapter 54 of the Town's Code of Ordinances.

Planners from Forward Pinellas were in attendance at this Month's Workshop Session which was held on November 3, 2021. This was a well-attended event where many perspectives and opinions were exchanged. Council, staff and consultants took many notes.

Forward Pinellas is a land use and transportation planning agency that guides integrated transportation and land use solutions that sustain economic value by connecting the communities of Pinellas County and the Tampa Bay region. Forward Pinellas, and their services, are paid for through your property taxes.

Forward Pinellas will present to the Town Council, administration, and residents the results of their research and data collection on December 15th, 2021. From this research and data collection, Forward Pinellas will present at least three viable options for the Council’s consideration.

Rodney S. Chatman, AICP

Planning Division Manager

Forward Pinellas

Nousheen Rahman

Planning Analyst

Forward Pinellas

Town Council listening to Forward Pinellas' presentation on the parking of Recreational Vehicles - Chapter 54 - Municipal Code of Ordinances.

Residents listening to Forward Pinellas' presentation on the parking of Recreational Vehicles - Chapter 54 - Municipal Code of Ordinances.

Residents voicing their opinions...

At the Town's Workshop Session held on November 3rd, Town residents voiced their opinions and explained their specific situations as they apply to the parking of recreational vehicles.

Town Council, Staff and Consultants took copious notes on the resident's comments.

Immediate Openings and

Opportunities to serve the town:

The Town of Kenneth City is looking for primary and alternate representative members of both the Board of Adjustment and Planning & Zoning Board.

Please call the Town Clerk for more information or to request to be added to the list of potential individuals to fill these roles. This list will be provided to the Town Council for their decision to fill openings as primary and alternates on both of these boards.

The only requirement is that our members be residents of Kenneth City.

You can call Town Hall for more information about joining one of these boards.

727-498-8948 or email the Town Manager at cavallip@kennethcityfl.org.

ATTENTION KENNETH CITY RESIDENTS……

The 2022 municipal election will take place March 15, 2022.

Qualifying for candidates will begin Thursday, December 16^th and run through Thursday, December 23rd.

Dates and Times to pick-up or drop-off candidate qualifying packets at Town Hall, 6000 54^th Avenue N.:

· Thursday, December 16, 2021 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

· Friday, December 17, 2021 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

· Monday, December 20, 2021 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

· Tuesday, December 21, 2021 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

· Wednesday, December 22, 2021 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

· Thursday, December 23, 2021 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Seats up for election:

Two (2) Councilmembers

If you are interested in running for any of these positions, you need to be a Kenneth City resident for at least two (2) years and a registered voter.

Remember, you MUST have your DRIVER’S LICENSE & VOTER ID CARD with you when you pick up a packet.

Upcoming Town Council Meetings and Workshops

November 17, 2021 6:30 pm (Town Council Meeting)

December 8, 2021 6:30 pm (Town Council Meeting)

December 15, 2021 6:30 pm (Workshop - Forward Pinellas)

Council Meetings and Workshops are located at 4600 58th Street North, Kenneth City, FL 33709

Please contact Town Hall at 727-498-8948 if you need any assistance related to Americas with Disabilities Act (ADA) and inclusion.

Have you noticed the appearance of beards or freshly painted manicures on our police officers and staff? For the month of November, Kenneth City police officers, civilian employees and town employees are participating in our November Challenge to raise money for CASA St. Petersburg, a local Domestic Violence shelter. CASA's vision is "a community without domestic violence so that home is a safe place." We encourage everyone to participate and to seriously consider making a donation to CASA on behalf of the Kenneth City Police Department.

If you would like to donate, please visit CASA's website and add "KCPD November CHALLENGE" in the comments section on the donation page. Any amount will be of assistance to this wonderful organization that helps so many women, children and men who are victims of domestic violence in our area. Please join us in an effort not only to raise awareness about domestic violence, but to make a difference in every day life in our community.

Annual Trunk or Treat Event

The Town of Kenneth City hosted its annual Trunk-or -Treat Event on the evening of Thursday, October 28th. This was a fun evening and a few hundred children and families were in attendance. Mayor Robert Howell and Councilmembers Kyle Cummings and Bonnie Noble were all in attendance. Several staff including Chief Vazquez, Deputy Chief Vieno and Town Clerk Ana Cabezas were all in attendance along with many from the Police and Public Works Departments.

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Feeding Tampa Bay

On Thursday, October 28th, Mayor Howell, Councilmember Noble, Manager Cavalli, Officer Izrailov and Clerk Cabezas attended the official Ribbon Cutting for the Feeding Pinellas Empowerment Center. It was an inspiring event.

The Feeding Pinellas Empowerment Center, a solution of Feeding Tampa Bay, is designed to provide you and your family with food for today, assistance for tomorrow, and a pathway to the future. Our service model brings community partners together to provide a holistic solution to hunger – addressing food assistance and breaking language, transportation, and financial barriers you may face everyday.

Trinity Café is a free, full service restaurant for those in need of a healthy meal. Beginning November 1, 2021, enjoy a 3-course meal on site at Trinity Cafe Pinellas, serving nutritious, chef-prepared meals Monday – Friday each week.

Address

Northwest Church, 6330 54th Ave

N, St. Petersburg, FL 33709

Serving Hours:

Monday – Friday, 5:30 – 6:30 pm

Kenneth City Town Hall • 6000 54th Avenue North •

Kenneth City, FL 33709 • (727) 498-8948

Police Department & Community Hall •

4600 58th Street North • Kenneth City, FL 33709

www.kennethcityfl.org