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AGENDA
SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1995 - 7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
ALL AGENDA ITEMS MA Y BE INSPECTED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY
CLERK- 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
PURPOSE:
- 1st Public Hearing - 1995/96 Fiscal Year Proposed Millage and
Tentative Budget:
· Resolution No. R-95-50 - Proposed Millage
· Resolution No. R-95-51 - Tentative Budget
- Schedule Public Hearing for Golf Course Rates Resolution for 9/20/95
Anyone wishing to address City Council during the public hearing is required to sign the
sign-up sheet provided prior to the meeting.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
1995/96 FISCAL YEAR MILLAGE AND BUDGET PUBLIC
HEARINGS
The normal order of business for public hearings (R-95-33) is as follows:
Mayor Opens Hearing
Attorney Reads Ordinance or Resolution
Staff Presentation
Public Input
Staff Summation
Mayor Closes Hearing
Council Action
Please note: Anyone wishing to speak is asked to go to the podium and
state his/her name and address for the record prior to addressing City
Council.
95.077
RESOLUTION NO~ R-95-50 - Proposed Millage Rate of 6.90 Mills
(Finance Director Transmittal dated 9/1/95, R-95-40)
Tentative Approval - 2nd Public Hearing and Final Adoption Scheduled for
9/20/95 - Resolution No. R-95-50 is to be Read in Full in Accordance
with F$ 200. 065 (2)(d)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A
PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE OF 6.900 FOR THE CITY'S GENERAL
OPERATING FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER
1, 1995 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1996; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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95.077
RI~SOLUTION NO. R-95-51 - Tentative 1995/96 Fiscal Year
Budget (Finance Director Transmittal date 9/1/95, R-95-51)
Tentative Approval - 2nd Public Hearing and Adoption Scheduled for
9/20/95
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA ADOPTING A
TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
OCTOBER 1, 1995 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1996;
DETERMINING AND FIXING THE AMOUNTS NECESSARY TO
CARRY ON THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE ENSUING YEAR;
DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF APPLICABLE FUNDS ON HAND;
ESTIMATING RECEIPTS FOR THE GENERAL FUND, EXHIBIT "A';
GOLF COURSE FUND, EXHIBIT "B"; AIRPORT FUND, EXHIBIT "C";
CEMETERY TRUST FUND, EXHIBIT "D"; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Prior to Conclusion of Heating, Amend Tentative Budget or Adopt
Tentative Budget - If Necessary Recompute Proposed Millage Rate
and Publicly Announce Percent by Which Recomputed Proposed
Millage Exceeds Rolled-Back Rate
5. NEW BUSINESS
95.148 A.
Schedule Golf Course Rate Public Heating for September 20, 1995
(City Clerk Transmittal dated 8/31/95)
6. ADJOURN
ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE CITY COUNCIL WITH
RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING (OR HEARING) WILL NEED A RECORD
OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE
PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON
WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE HEARD. (286.0105 ES.)
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SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA
COORDINATOR AT 589~5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THIS MEETING.
PUBLIC HEARING SIGN-UP SHEET
SEPTEMBER 7, 1995 SPECIAL MEETING
95.077
t~$OLUTION N_O, R,,P$-50 - Proposed Millage Rate of 6.90 Mills
(Finance Director Transmittal dated 9/1/95, R-95-~0)
Tentative Approval - 2nd Public Hearing and Final Adoption Scheduled for
9/20/95 - Resolution No. R-95-$0 is to be Read in Full in Accordance
with FS 2OO. OOS (2)(d)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN
RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE OF 6.900
FOR THE CITY'S GENERAL OPERATING FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1995 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1996; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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PUBLIC HEARING SIGN-UP SHEE
SEPTEMBER 7, 1995 SPECIAL MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. R-95-51 - Tentative 1995/96 Fiscal Year
Budget
Tentative Approval - 2nd Public Hearing and Adoption Scheduled for
9/20/95
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA ADOPTING A
TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
OCTOBER 1, 1995 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1996;
DETERMINING AND FIXING THE AMOUNTS NECESSARY TO
CARRY ON THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE ENSUING YEAR;
DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF APPLICABLE FUNDS ON HAND;
ESTIMATING RECEIPTS FOR THE GENERAL FUND, EXHIBIT "A';
GOLF COURSE FUND, EXHIBIT "B"; AIRPORT FUND, EXHIBIT "C";
CEMETERY TRUST FUND, EXHIBIT "D"; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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City of Sebastian
1225 MAIN STREET ~ SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958
SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1995 - 7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
ALL ,4 GENDA ITEMS M,4 Y BE INSPECTED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY
CLERK- 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
PURPOSE:
- 1st Public Hearing - 1995/96 Fiscal Year Proposed Millage and
Tentative Budget:
· Resolution No. R-95-$0 - Proposed Millage
· Resolution No. R-95-51 - Tentative Budget
-Schedule Public Hearing for Golf Course Rates Resolution for 9/20/95
Anyone wishing to address City Council during the public hearing is required to sign the
sign-up sheet provided prior to the meeting.
1. Mayor Firtion called the Special Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ROLL CALL
City Council Present:
Mayor Arthur L. Firtion
Vice Mayor Carolyn Corum
Mrs. Louise Cartwright
Mrs. Norma Damp
Mr. Raymond Halloran
Staff PreseDt:
City Manager, Joel Koford
City Attorney, Clifton McClelland, Jr.
City Clerk, Kathryn O'Halloran
Finance Director, Joel Haniford
Chief of Police, Earl Petty
Airport Manager, John Van Antwerp
Director of Community Development,
Brace Cooper
Public Works Director, Richard Votapka
Human Resources Director, Wendy
Widmann
Deputy City Clerk, Sally Maio
Special City Council Meeting
September 7, 1995
Page Two
95.077
1995/96 FISCAL YEAR MILLAGE AND BUDGET PUBLIC
HEARINGS
The normal order of business for public hearings (R-95-33) is as follows:
Mayor Opens Hearing
Attorney Reads Ordinance or Resolution
Staff Presentation
Public Input
Staff Summation
Mayor Closes Hearing
Council Action
Please note: Anyone wishing to speak is asked to go to the podium and
state his/her name and address for the record prior to addressing City
Council.
RESOLUTION NO. R,-95-50 - Proposed Millage Rate of 6.90 Mills
(Finance Director Transmittal dated 9/1/95, R-95-50)
Tentative Approval - 2nd Public Hearing and Final Adoption Scheduled for
9/20/95 - Resolution No. R-95-50 is to be Read in Full in Accordance
with FS 200.06S (2)(d)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A
PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE OF 6.900 FOR THE CITY'S GENERAL
OPERATING FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER
1, 1995 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1996; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Firfion opened the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. and the City Clerk
read Resolution No. R-95-50 in full.
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September 7, 1995
Page Three
The City Manager explained procedures for this first proposed millage and
budget public hearing.
There was no public input on the millage rate and Mayor Firtion closed the
public hearing at 7:09 p.m.
MOTION by Cartwright/Corum
i move to adopt the tentative millage rate of 6.90 mills which is .22
percent less than the rollback rate of 6.915 mills.
Mr. Halloran suggested that the setting of the second public hearing and
final adoption for September 20, 1995 be added to the motion. Mrs.
Cartwright and Vice Mayor Corum concurred.
ROLL CALL:
Vice Mayor Corum - aye
Mrs. Cartwright - aye
Mrs. Damp - aye
Mr. Halloran - aye
Mayor Firfion - aye
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
Special City Council Meeting
September 7, 1995
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95.077 B.
RESOLUTION NO. R-95-51 - Tentative 1995/96 Fiscal Year
Budget (Finance Director Transmittal date 9/1/95, R-95-51)
Tentative Approval - 2nd Public Hearing and Adoption Scheduled for
9/20/95
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA ADOPTING A
TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
OCTOBER 1, 1995 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1996;
DETERMINING AND FIXING THE AMOUNTS NECESSARY TO
CARRY ON THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE ENSUING YEAR;
DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF APPLICABLE FUNDS ON HAND;
ESTIMATING RECEIPTS FOR THE GENERAL FUND, EXHIBIT "A';
GOLF COURSE FUND, EXHIBIT "B"; AIRPORT FUND, EXHIBIT "C";
CEMETERY TRUST FUND, EXHIBIT "D"; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Firtion opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. and the City Clerk
read Resolution No. R-95-51 by title only.
Richard Taracka, 1320 Coverbrook Lane, Sebastian, discussed budgeted
funds for Golf Course equipment for ISS and two new pro positions at Golf
Course.
Harry Thomas, Sr., 654 Balboa Street, Sebastian, discussed budgeted funds
for Golf Course equipment for ISS and for two new pro positions at Golf
Course, and suggested selling the Golf Course.
Frank Oberbeck, 601 Layport Drive, Sebastian, discussed the audit report
relative to the Golf Course, proposed Golf Course revenues, proposed funds
for Golf Course equipment, funds transfer to the Golf Course from the
general fund, two new employees proposed at Golf Course, and increased
taxes.
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September 7, 1995
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Louis Priore, 374 Mango Avenue, Sebastian, discussed his drainage
complaints made to the city for seventeen years with no results.
Sal Neglia, 461 Georgia Boulevard, Sebastian, discussed costs for proposed
new positions, what taxpayers get for their tax dollars, special interests on
Council, status of money budgeted for windows at City Hall, budgeted
funds for Golf Course equipment, additional personnel at Golf Course to
assist the Golf Course manager, and a proposed increase in cart and greens
fees.
Kevin Hansen, 209 Midvale Terrace, Sebastian, discussed costs of hiring
private engineering consultants.
Bob Freeland, 733 Wentworth Street, Sebastian, discussed
TAPE I - SIDE II (7:50 p.m.)
groups who he believed were sabotaging the airport master plan and
connection to the deletion of funding for the Airport Manager. He read a
letter to and from the Vero Beach Airport Manager about Mr. Van Antwerp
and submitted the letter to the City Clerk for distribution to City Council.
He asked Council to reconsider Mr. Van Antwerp's position.
Constance Spates, Roseland, discussed the skydive operation and the
deletion of a full-time Airport Manager. She said she contacted members of
City Council and received only generalities relative to his position. She said
she would not invest in Sebastian.
Walter Barnes, Azine Terrace, Sebastian, discussed costs for addition of
eight new personnel, and road department problems.
A1 Vilardi, 445 Georgia Boulevard, Sebastian, handed out a political
cartoon relative to special interests stating it was minored that skydivers are
against the airport master plan, discussed concern for proposed new
personnel, hiring Golf Pro Manager consultant without going out to bid,
Golf Pro handling city cash and hiring of two new personnel for Golf
Course.
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September 7, 1995
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Robert Skok, 12970 74th Court, Sebastian, employee in the Public
Works/Engineering Department for two years, discussed drainage
complaints, pipe collapses and personnel needed in that department rather
than hiring engineering consulting firms.
John Hadaway, 1671 North U.S. 1, Sebastian, city business owner,
discussed the police budget, reporting on allocation percentages of area
police departments and results of review of police budgets from the 1960's
to the present.
Mayor Firtion called recess at 8:30 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:40
p.m.. All members were present.
Mayor Firtion called for any fiu~er input.
Steve Johnson, business owner at Sebastian Municipal Airport, discussed
deletion of the Airport Manager's position at this critical time of the
implementation of the airport master plan.
Carter Briggs, 321 Main Street, Sebastian, commended Airport Manager,
John Van Antwerp.
Don White, 345 Main Street, Sebastian,
TAPE II - SIDE I (8:46 p.m.)
commended Airport Manager, John Van Antwerp.
Mayor Firtion closed the hearing at 8:48 p.m.
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Vice Mayor Corum said she had presented a proposed budget for the Tree
Advisory Board and requested input. Mrs. Cartwright suggested using
funds allocated for consultants for the comprehensive land use plan review,
which is now to be funded by a grant, for the Tree Advisory Board.
MOTION by Comm/Halloran
I move to accept the budget for the Tree Advisory Board in the
amount of $1000 for the 95/95 fiscal year budget.
The City Manager said staff will put the funds in the appropriate line item.
Mr. Oberbeck inquired whether a City Council member proposing a new
budget item was appropriate.
ROLL CALL:
Mrs. Cartwfight - aye
Mrs. Damp - aye
Mr. Halloran - aye
Mayor Firtion - aye
Vice Mayor Corum - aye
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
Vice Mayor Corem inquired who was picking up range balls. The City
Manager said the Golf Pro should be providing that service and he will
review it.
Vice Mayor Corum said citizens get paved roads, community buildings,
parks, and boat ramps for their tax dollars. She expressed concern for the
costs for hiring consultants for routine matters and said she could see the
need for the project coordinator position in the Public Works/Engineering
department and requested City Council input.
Discussion followed relative to need for the project coordinator.
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MOTION by Corum/Damp
I move to add to the budget the position in engineering administration
a project coordinator/engineer at 23,000 odd dollars.
Mrs. Cartwright noted that since that person will not go back to the sign
shop that position will need to be readdressed. The Public Works Director
reiterated his need for the position.
ROLL CALL:
Mrs. Damp - aye
Mr. Halloran - nay
Mayor Firtion - nay
Vice Mayor Corem - aye
Mrs. Cartwfight - aye
MOTION CARRIED 3-2 (Firtion, Halloran - nay)
MOTION by Corum/Halloran
I move to remove one code enforcement officer from the 95/96 fiscal
year budget.
ROLL CALL:
Mr. Halloran - aye
Mayor Firtion - nay
Vice Mayor Corem - aye
Mrs. Cartwfight - nay
Mrs. Damp - nay
MOTION FAILED 2-3
A discussion followed relative to the ISS contract and $50,000 budgeted for
Golf Course equipment. It was agreed that the contractor would purchase
its own equipment, however, the city was responsible for repairing city
equipment. The City Manager said it was his intent to replace worn out
city equipment rather than attempt to repair it.
Mr. Halloran inquired whether the general fund had loaned the Golf Course
money and the City Manager said it had and that it had been paid back.
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TAPE II - SIDE II (9:35 p.m.)
Discussion of the deletion of the funding for equipment and possible
amendment of the ISS contract continued.
The City Manager recommended the budget be left as is and see what
happens to the contract.
MOTION by Cartwright/Corum
I move we take out the $50,000 toward the purchase of equipment
for the Golf Course.
ROLL CALL:
Mayor Fin/on - nay
Vice Mayor Corum - aye
Mrs. Cartwright - aye
Mrs. Damp - nay
Mr. Halloran - nay
MOTION FAILED 2-3 (Damp, Firtion, Halloran - nay)
Mrs. Cartwfight noted that in accordance with the Golf Pro's contract, he is
responsible for all professional services.
MOTION by Cartwright/
I move we have the City Manager take out the golf pro and the
assistant golf pro and put back the cashier positions.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Mrs. Cartwright inquired whether the Golf Pro had to provide his own
professional services under the current contract and the City Attorney said
he did under the current contract but that it was discretionary whether the
city wanted to provide additional pros. The City Manager stated that all
revenues received from lessons the two new golf pros give would come to
the City.
The City Attorney said the city is in the process of renegotiafion with the
Golf Pro due to recommendation of bond counsel.
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Vice Mayor Corum said she was comfortable with responses to her
questions from the City Manager relative to the Airport Manager position.
Mrs. Cartwright asked the City Council to reconsider the Airport Manager
matter, inquiring if an alternate plan had been established for October 1.
The Airport Manager addressed City Council, recommending that any
problems that exist can be solved by communication, stating he said he had
received no complaints from City Council or staff.
The City Manager said he did not have an alternate business plan and that,
for the record, the Assistant to the City Manager is not nor was envisioned
to have any relationships to the airport.
MOTION by Cartwright
I move that we put back the airport manager job and postpone any
decision on it until the City Manager can come up with a viable plan for the
airport.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Vice Mayor Corum said she had been assured by the City Manager that he
would be able to handle the workload at the airport. The City Manager
clarified that he could handle the load on the short tenn.
Mr. Halloran expressed hope that staff will not continue to increase,
explained the trend of lump sum bonuses rather than increases in salary
level, and explained the move in the budget for public lighting.
The City Manager clarified the changes to Community Development line
item 515-992 to be decreased by $4,000; adding a line item for the Tree
Advisory Board addition of $1,000; adding in Public works/Engineering
personnel services an Engineer/Project Coordinator at $23,350 plus fringe
costs.
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MOTION by Corum/Cartwright
I move to adopt tentative budget Resolution No. R-95-51 with the
changes as outlined 1) decrease line item 515-992 by $3000 and add a Tree
Advisory Board budget of $1000; 2) in Public Works/Engineering add
personnel tiffed Engineer/Project Coordinator at a salary $23,358 plus
fringe costs and to publish the appropriate budget ad on Saturday,
September 16, 1995 and to set 2nd public hearing for budget on
Wednesday, September 20, 1995 at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Vice Mayor Corum - aye
Mrs. Cartwright - aye
Mrs. Damp - aye
Mr. Halloran - aye
Mayor Firtion - aye
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
Co
Prior to Conclusion of Hgaring, Amend Tentative Budget or Adopt
Tentative Budget- If Necessary Kecomp_ut¢ Proposed Millage Rate
and Publicly Announce Percent by Which Recomputed Proposed
Millage E;~cceds Rolled-Back Rate
5. NE~Y BUSINESS
95.148
Schedule Golf Course Rate P~tbli¢ Hearing for September 20,. 1995
(City Cl~rk Transmittal dated 8/31/95)
MOTION by Cartwright/Halloran
I move we schedule the Golf Course rates hearing for the September
20, 1995 Special Meeting at 7:30 p.m.
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ROLL CALL:
Mrs. Cartwright
Mrs. Damp
Mr. Halloran
Mayor Firtion
Vice Mayor Corum
- aye
- aye
- aye
- aye
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
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Being no further business, Mayor Firtion adjourned the Special
Meeting at 10:20 p.m.
Approved at the ~ ,~75~ ,1995, Regular City Council
Arthur L. Firtion, Mayor
Kathryn 191. O'Halloran, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
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