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Board elects leadership, approves minutes and hears staff retirement and lobbyist warning
Summary
The board approved minutes, elected Alan Baumstein chair and Jason Holloway vice chair, heard a county attorney warning about ex‑parte contacts and a staff member announced upcoming retirement with a named successor.
At the close of the hearing the Pinellas County Board of Adjustment approved previous meeting minutes, elected leadership for the coming term and received administrative updates.
Members moved and seconded approval of the minutes, which passed 7‑0. The board elected Alan Baumstein as chair and Jason Holloway as vice chair; the chair selections were confirmed by vote as announced in the meeting.
The county attorney reminded members that communications with lobbyists regarding matters reasonably expected before the board can constitute prohibited ex‑parte contact and advised avoiding such conversations; the attorney also noted an ongoing appeal (the Dream Center matter) where litigation is open. A long‑time staff member announced this was their last meeting prior to retirement after 30 years and mentioned supervisor Eric Jewett as the expected successor.
The meeting concluded with brief remarks and informal adjournment.
