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PUBLIC NOTICE
BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE
CITY OF SEBASTIAN
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
FLORIDA
The Budget Advisory Committee will conduct a meeting on Wednesday,
August 12, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. or soon thereafter, in the City Council
Chambers, City Hall, 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, Florida.
Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Budget Advisory Committee with respect to
any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings and my 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 based. (286. 0105
fn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who need a special
accommodation for this meeting shouM contact the City's ADA coordinator at 589-5330 at least 48 hours
in advance of this meeting.
City of Sebastian
1225 MAIN STREET [] SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958
TELEPHONE (561) 589-5330 I-I FAX (561) 589-5570
CITY OF SEBASTIAN
BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 12, 1998
MINUTES OF MEETING I-IELD ~ _ ~ % ~E~ ~
A~PROVED AT MEETING HELD
VICE-CHAiRMAN
NANCY V~T, SECRETARY
CITY OF SEBASTIAN
BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES AUGUST 12, 1998
The meeting was called to order at 1:04 P.M.
Pledge of Allegiance was said.
ROLL CALL: Present:
Mr. Barczyk
Mr. Connelly
Mr. Munsart
Mr. Napier
Excused Absence:
Mr. Smith
Ms. West
Mr. Bishop
Also Present:
Thomas Frame, City Manager
Janet Isman, Finance Director
Nancy Veidt, Recording Secretary
Randy White, Chief of Police
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS - none
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 8/5/98
MOTION by Napier/Munsart
I move to accept the minutes of the August 5, 1998 meeting.
Voice vote was taken. The vote was 4 - 0. Motion carried.
Chief White introduced Lt. Ed Glasser, Project Director and Supervisor of the MACE (Multi
Agency Criminal Enforcement) Unit. Mr. Glasser explained the workings of the MACE unit and
the benefits to the City of Sebastian.
Chief White explained the overtime distribution for the Police Department and gave justification
for same. He then reviewed the organization and conunand structure of the Police Department,
salaries, the need for the 4 X 4 Jeep, per capita costs of running thc department, and additional
incora¢ sources for the City.
There was discussion regarding the City's Fund Balance and possible income sources for the City.
Mr. Frame explained that the Staff is currently looking at defined benefit retirement programs for
the City employees. He explained the current retirement plan the City offers. There was
discussion regarding different options for retirement plans.
MOTION by Connelly/Napier
I recommend that the Staff is requested to investigate and report the potential of developing a better
retirement system than currently exists for the employees with the City of Sebastian.
Voice vote was taken. The vote was 4 ~ 0. Motion carried.
There was discussion regarding the City's need for maintaining and operating the Sign Shop and
the Garage.
MOTION by Cormelly/Napier
Recommend that Staff is directed to perform a feasibility study as to the cost benefit ratio of
maintaining the Central Garage and Sign Shop.
Voice vote was taken. The vote was 4 - 0. Motion carried.
There was discussion regarding additional personnel requested for the Police Department. Mr.
Frame explained that current criteria approved by Council for staffing levels of police officers is
population, which is two officers per thousand citizens. There was discussion regarding criteria
for adding police officers and the justification for an additional dispatcher.
MOTION by Munsart/Napier
Reco~ revisiting the hiring of police officers by reviewing the criteria or justification of
hiring police officers in comparison to the FDLE Crime Rate Statistics, calls for services, as well
as the 2 per 1,000 ratio, and any other relevant criteria.
Voice vote was taken. The vote was 4 - 0. Motion carried.
There was discussion regarding the staffing of the Roads and Drainage department regarding pot
hole repair and swale work. Concerns were raised regarding the purchase of the walking
excavator. Mr. Frame explained the need for the equipment and the details of the operating lease.
There was discussion regarding the cost, maintenance, operation, and actual need of this particular
piece of equipment.
MOTION by Connelly/Napier
Request the City Manager to demonstrate/evaluate the need of the walking excavator or any other
alternative before entering into a contract/purchasing agreement.
Voice vote was taken. The vote was 4 - 0. Motion carried.
There was discussion regarding City Hall window replacement.
There was discussion concerning job descriptions and job titles that do not reflect the actual duties
of employees.
STAFF COMMENTS - none
PUBLIC INPUT - none
ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 3:~0 pm