HomeMy WebLinkAbout07071999 CITY OF SEBASTIAN
CITIZENS BUDGET ADVISORY REVIEW COMMITTEE
July 7, 1999
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. The Chairman asked for the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: The following members were present:
Angela Sherbrook
Richard Smith
Larry Napier
David Folkening - Excused Absence
Gene Rauth
Ed Gilcher
Herbert Munsart
Staff members present were Sally Grunzweig, Recording Secretary, Mark Mason,
Director of Finance and Terrence Moore, City Manager.
Approval of Minutes June 28, 1999 - Motion to approve by Mr. Munsart and second by
Ed Gilcher, passed unanimously
New Business: Terence Moore, the new City Manager introduced himself to the board
members. Mr. Moore emphasized his commitment to the concept known as performance
budgeting, as was discussed by Mr. Mason at the June 28, 1999.
Director of Finance Mark Mason informed the committee that Sebastian has already
achieved a balanced Budget at $6.34. Mr. Mason informed the board that he will be able
to give specific figures after the next City Council meeting.
Member's Comments - The committee members informed Mr. Mason that until specific
revenues can be been seen at the July 22, 1999 meeting they will not be able to comment
on the budget.
Considerable discussion took place regarding last year's Budget Advisory
Recommendations to the City Council. Nine recommendations were presented to City
Council last year. The Committee has recommended to bring back two
recommendations: (1) The feasibility of the reorganization and transition of the current
dispatch system with a goal of transitioning the current system to a backup system for the
County with the County having responsibility for the Sebastian Police in response to 911
calls. (2) Revisit the hiring of future police officers by reviewing the criteria of
justification used in determining the ratio or number of officer required per population.
Staff Comments: City Manager Terrence Moore stated to the committee that he was very
glad to be here and was very glad there was a Budget Advisory Committee in place at the
City of Sebastian.
input from the Public - None
Motion to adjourn at 7:20 PM was made by Larry Napier second by Herbert Munsart.
Motion passed unanimously.