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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08-03-1989 Special Workshop b 0 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING AUGUST 3, 1989 A Special Workshop Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City Council was held on August 3, 1989 at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue , Cape Canaveral, Florida. Mayor Salamone called the meeting to order at 6: 00 P.M. Members Present Joy Salamone Mayor Bob Hoog Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Kidd Council Member Rocky Randels Council Member Others Present Leo Nicholas City Manager Bennett Boucher Finance Director/ Public Works Director Carl Akery Maintenance Foreman Keith Jordan Chief Lead Operator Nancy Hanson Recreation Director Jim Morgan Building Official Angel Taylor Secretary Members Absent Steve Miller Council Member 1 . Discussion Re: 1989-1990 Annual Budget Mr. Nicholas reviewed his transmittal letter with Council. Following are the points brought out in the letter: The City is interested in pursuing the acquisition of the three vacant lots in the City Hall block. Mr. Nicholas explained to Council that money for this acquisition was available in Cash Reserves . No adjustment to be made in the proposed Budget at this time. The City is willing to rework the two ballfields, but better definition as to the scope of work involved and the cost are needed. No budget adjustments to be made at this time. The City is willing to write off the debt of $63, 808.00 which was incurred to construct garage space for the Aerial Ladder Fire Truck. The Fire Impact Fee for construction of this building will be deleted. Fire Impact Fees collected will be used to pay off the principal debt on the Fire Truck. There will be no increase in the Fire Impact Fees. Review continued as follows: GENERAL FUND Revenue - Mr . Hoog informed Council that the Fire Department had voted to not fund Fireworks for the fourth of July. $3, 500 . 00 for fireworks will be reduced to zero. Discussion was held on Fines and Forfeitures. A ten minute recess was called at 7: 59 P.M. Meeting was reconvened at 8: 10 P.M. Discussion continued on the review. CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING AUGUST 3, 1989 PAGE 1 OF 2 O O Legislative - No changes. Administration - No changes. Planning & Zoning , - No changes. Public Safety - No changes. Fire Protection - It was decided the contract cost should be increased to provide a 5% cost-of-living increase for the EMT' s instead of the requested 2. 5%. Building Department - No changes. Street Department - No changes. Animal Control - No changes. Parks & Recreation - Capital equipment will be increased by $700. 00 to replace a swing set at the playground. $ 1 , 450.00 will be added to the budget to compensate the Little League for monies they expended for safety fences. Legal - No changes. Garbage - No changes. Non-Departmental - Funding for Employee Assistance Plan of $ 1 ,000 . 00 will be included. Wastewater Treatment - No changes. Beautification - Possible inclusion of donations to Keep Brevard Beautiful, after it is discussed with the Beautification Board. No changes at this time. Library .- No changes. Discussion was held on the Fireworks display for 1990. It was the consensus of Council to budget funds for the display since the Fire Department was no longer going to provide the funds. The Mayor and Council commended the City Manager and the City Staff on the preparation of the Budget. There be=ing no further business the meeting adjourned at 10:20 P.M. Angel /• . Taylor Secretary CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING AUGUST 3, 1989 PAGE 2 OF 2