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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08-04-1988 WorkshopCAPE CANAVERAL CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING AUGUST 4, 1988 A Special Workshop Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City Council was held on August 4, 1988, at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. Mayor Lee called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Members Present Patrick Lee Mayor Bob Hoog Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Kidd Council member Steve Miller Council Member Rocky Randels Council Member Others Present .Leo Nicholas City Manager Jan Lesser - City Clerk Bennett Boucher Finance Director/Public Works Director Nancy Hanson Recreation Director Keith Jordan Chief Lead Operator 1. Discussion Res Proposed PY 1988-89 Annual Budget Mayor Lee commended the staff on the preparation of the budget. City Manager Nicholas reviewed his letter with members of the Council. He noted that one of the changes in the budget was that the TRIM Bill states that the City now has to show the Reserve Funds in the budget. He further noted that any replacement vehicles called for in the budget would be used vehicles. The budget review continued as follows: GENERAL FUND Revenue - The shortfall in fines and fortfeitures was mentioned. The City Manager will look into the matter. It was noted that the contract for the concession stand at the Little League Park had been cancelled) therefore, the City would not receive the $1,200 called for in the Revenue figures. Legislature - It was the consensus of the Council Members that the chs rs for the members of the audience in the Council Chambers did not need to be replaced and to transfer the $1,600.00 slated for the replacement to Administrative Capital Items in order for the City Manager to refurbish his office. Public. Safety - It was. noted the Sheriff's Contract would increase 3.78. Fire - The fire department had requested $18,000 for vehicle marn—tenance to upgrade the cab on one of the fire trucks. It was the consenus of Council that this was not necessary and the $15,000 should be placed in the equipment account for the purchase of advanced life support equipment. BBui�lding- It was noted that the video camera that was requested would be used for presentingevidence to the Code Enforcement Board. Street - The Mayor commented on how well the street department seemee to be working under the direction of the Public Works Director. The requested Street Roller was discussed. Mayor Lee questioned if it was necessary. It was noted that additional street lights were needed in the Avon area. CT1Y COUNCIL SPECIAL YARK.SHOP MEETING AUGUST 4, 1988 PAGE 1 OF 2 Parks and Playgrounds - Mr. Nicholas noted that next fiscal year this budget would be combined with the Recreation budget. He further noted that the budget called for establishing a picnic area on the east end of the Polk Avenue field. Discussion was held on whether or not the City would be willing to take over Cheri Down Park. it was the consensus of Council that they would not be agreeable to this. Recreation - Mr. Nicholas noted that he was attempting to do the a—C try improvements out of the current year's budget. Non -De artmental - Mr. Nicholas noted that line item 31 was for the Sand Source Study. SEWER BUDGET Wastewater Treatment Plant - Discussion was held on the laboratory equipment requested. Mr. Nicholas noted that the equipment requested was to upgrade the laboratory. Mr. Nicholas will prepare a list of the suggested changes for the workshop meeting scheduled for August 11th. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 P.M. ja#et S. Lesser City Clerk Crry ODUNCm SPECIAL WDRRSHOP MMTING AUGUST 4, 1988 PAGE 2 OF 2