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.
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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
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