City News

December 2023

WELCOME

Council Member Kim Shaw Elliott

Kim Shaw Elliott was appointed by City Council and sworn into office at the December 4, 2023, meeting.

Council Member Shaw Elliott will fulfill the remaining term of Belinda Livingstone who recently resigned. Her term runs until the next City election on March 19, 2024. Afterward, she will begin a new term as one of the two unopposed qualified candidates for the 2024 election.

At the start of the new year, three City Council seats will be unfilled due to recent wave of resignations. Vice Mayor Shirley, Council Member Zabel, Council Member Notaro, and Council Member Chester all have stepped down in 2023 due to the new requirements of Senate Bill 774.

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

Mayor Dave Gattis recognized James C. Imfeld "J.C." for his service to the community. Mr. Imfeld has served on the Planning & Zoning Board from 2007 to 2023. Imfeld's committee work began as early as 1999, when he served on the Police Pension Board. The City thanks J.C. for his remarkable service over the years.

HOLIDAY SOCIAL AND CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

More and more residents are coming each year to join in the fun festivities before the December City Council Meeting. The Christmas Tree lit beautifully after the Mayor delivered a heartfelt message

ALL EVENT PICTURES AVAILABLE HERE

CITY HOSTS SUNCOAST LEAGUE OF CITIES BUSINESS MEETING

City officials hosted the Suncoast League of Cities (SLC) Business Meeting on December 8, 2023, with special guest Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna. The SLC discussed its 2024 Legislative Priorities and Congresswoman Luna shared her progress with the Army Corp and beach nourishment.

STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS FROM 9TH STREET TO MORGAN DRIVE

The Project request for bid was release on November 8th. Bids are being received and evaluated by the Manager and Project Engineer Larry Fluty. A qualified contractor will be recommended to City Council at the January meeting.

CODE ENFORCEMENT

It's helpful for everyone to be familiar with the City Code to maintain stable property values, a safe environment, and to continue to be the premier city that is Belleair Beach!

Click the Code Enforcement Quick Reference Guide to the left for more information, and click HERE for the link to the complete City Code to search for anything code-related - and don't hesitate to contact staff at City Hall with any questions or concerns.

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO HOMEOWNERS FROM THE PINELLAS COUNTY CONSTRUCTION LICENSING BOARD

Before hiring any contractor, ask for their name and license number then use our Contractor Search feature to verify that they are eligible to work in Pinellas County. Report unlicensed contracting by calling (727) 582-6767 or submitting a report online.

Call the City with questions or concerns at

727-595-4646

BEACH CLEAN UP

A lot of Fun and a little Exercise, call Tammie at 219-707-3745 to volunteer, or just stop by the 19th Street Beach Access on the first Saturday of every month from 8am until 9am.

...and, as always - Delicious Refreshments Afterwards!

***Belleair Beach Logo Merchandise for Sale at the Cleanup ***

Shirts, Caps, Mugs, plush Beach Towels and Hand Towels

UPCOMING EVENTS

January 13th, 3rd Annual Health & Wellness Fair 10:30am - 1:30pm

February 3rd, Mayor's Chili Cook Off 12:00pm - 2:00pm

The Belleair Beach Causeway Bridge Clean-Up

January 20th from 9am-11am. Meet at City Hall to check in. Garbage bags and gloves will be supplied.

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UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS

January 8, 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting

January 13, 10:30 AM - Health and Wellness Fair

February 5, 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting

March 4, 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting

March 19 - Municipal Elections and Presidential Preference Primary