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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09082005 Special HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8,2005 - 6:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 1. Mayor McCollum called the Special Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. ROLL CALL City Council Present: Mayor Nathan McCollum Vice-Mayor Brian Burkeen Council Member Andrea Coy Council Member Lisanne Monier Council Member Sal Neglia Staff Present: City Manager, AI Minner City Attorney, Rich Stringer City Clerk, Sally Maio Deputy City Clerk, Jeanette Williams Finance Director, Shai Francis Chief of Police, Jim Davis Public Works Director, Terry Hill MIS Systems Analyst, Barbara Brooke Special City Council Meeting September 8, 2005 Page Two 4. 1st PUBLIC HEARING AND TENTATIVE ADOPTION - PROPOSED MILLAGE AND TENTATIVE FY 2005/2006 BUDGET 05.110A A. RESOLUTION NO. R-05-32 - Proposed Millaqe Rate for Calendar Year 2005 - Final Public Hearinq and Final Adoption Scheduled for September 20, 2005 (Finance Transmittal 8/31/05, DR 420 Certification of Taxable Value. R-05-32) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE OF 3.9325 MILLS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2005 AND ALLOCATING SAME TO THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2005 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2006; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney read Resolution No. R-05-32 by title. The City Manager reported that changes requested at the August 16, 2005 workshop had been included in the revised budget, specifically reduction of the proposed millage to 3.9325 mills, shifting health care numbers to match respective departments, removal of the half funded full-time police position, and retaining the AN/MIS position. Mayor McCollum noted that the millage on the trim notice of 4.5904 mills was not was being considered tonight but a rate of 3.9325 mills was being considered. Mayor McCollum opened the public hearing at 6:05 p.m. Damien Gilliams, commended staff and Council for being frugal and the Police Department for keeping crime down, recommended department heads who produce and give money back to the general fund should be rewarded; said Homeland Security grant funds should be sought for computers for police vehicles; and urged that Council take a leadership role to achieve rolled back rate of 3.6. Mayor McCollum closed this portion of the hearing at 6: 1 0 p.m. Mayor McCollum advised that assessed values are set out by the Property Appraiser's office, and explained an appeal process for assessments, noting that City Council can only control the city's millage rate. Ms. Monier said she would like to go to a 4.1 millage rate, which would allow the City to contract out all ditch and swale maintenance throughout the City and have it completed by the end of one year. The City Manager said the bid process for ditch and swale maintenance is still in process, noting there is about $400,000 in the budget for this purpose and it is still unknown how the bids will come in, noting that how the maintenance 2 Special City Council Meeting September 8, 2005 Page Three program will advance will come back to Council in the near future, and the possibility exists that there may be a shortfall. The Attorney advised Council at this time that in accordance with Florida Statutes, Council should move on and hear the budget issues before it votes, then come back and vote on a proposed millage. 05.110B. B. RESOLUTION NO. R-05-33 - Fiscal Year 2005/2006 Tentative Budget- Final Public Hearinq and Final Adoption Scheduled for September 20, 2005 (Finance Transmittal 8/31/05, R-05-33, Schedule A) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2005 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2006; MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PAYMENT OF OPERATING EXPENSES, CAPITAL EXPENSES, AND FOR THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST PAYMENTS OF THE BOND AND OTHER INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY IN THE CITY'S GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, DEBT SERVICE FUND, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS, GOLF COURSE FUND, AND AIRPORT FUND, AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT FUND AS PROVIDED FOR IN SCHEDULE "A" ATTACHED HERETO, ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT THE BUDGET; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FORAN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Manager said certain salaries have been addressed and modified and savings have been added to the contingency line increasing it to $270,000, but that these salary issues should be revisited on a case-by-case basis to make sure that salaries are in line with other agencies, and he would bring these issues to Council's attention when addressed. Mayor McCollum opened the public hearing at 6;18 pm. and there was no public input. Mayor McCollum congratulated the City Manager and staff for trimming the budget as requested by City Council, noting that this is lowest millage he has ever seen in the City of Sebastian. Each member of Council commended staff on a sound budget. Ms. Coy asked if the police boat could be put on a hoist at the City dock rather than trailering it. The City Manager said the truck to trailer the boat is in the budget as requested by the garage, and not having the truck in the budget would not be a problem, however, it will help to alleviate wear and tear on other vehicles. The City Manager and City Attorney responded that there had been research done on a davit on a city dock, and the Chief said a boat would cause shade over seagrasses and the permitting process would be rather lengthy and it was found not to be worthwhile. The City Manager noted that DST funds will be used to purchase the truck, and elimination of the truck will not affect the millage rate. The Police Chief said there is a shortage of parking spaces behind the station and the truck will be located at the officer's home where he is on call. 3 Special City Council Meeting September 8, 2005 Page Four The City Manager and Public Works Director explained the need for Stormwater and Public Works flatbed trucks for hauling materials in response to Mr. Neglia, which will help to transport pipe, brush, building and other materials. Mr. Neglia thanked the City Manager, Finance Director and Finance staff and said he met with them to review the budget and it was easy to understand. On MOTION by Mr. Burkeen, and SECOND by Ms. Coy, R-05-32 was adopted on a roll call of 4-1 (Monier - nay) The City Attorney announced that the proposed millage adopted is 3.9325 which is 6.3% higher than the rolled-back rate of 3.6996. On MOTION by Ms. Monier, and SECOND by Mr. Neglia, R-05-33 was adopted on a roll call vote of 5-0. Ms. Coy reported that $3,109 was collected by volunteers for Salvation Army to benefit Hurricane Katrina victims, and announced that there are buckets in City Hall and the VFW, and that Salvation Army buckets will be set up in Riverview Park manned by the Sebastian Property Owners this weekend during the craft festival. Mr. Neglia said Red Cross barrels are also around town; and said this Saturday he will resume his meeting with the public in Council Chambers. Ms. Monier asked if the single family restriction can be lifted to allow people to house non-related families left homeless by Hurricane Katrina. It was the consensus of Council to add this to the to 9/14/05 agenda. 5. Being no further business, Mayor McCollum adjourned the Special Meeting at 6:33 p.m. Approved at the September 28, 2005 ~ City Council Meeting. ATT] Sally A. Maio, M .-/ 4