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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08-09-1990 Special WorkshopCITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING AUGUST 9, 1990 A Special Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida was held on August 9, 1990, at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The meeting was called to order at 7:40 P.M. by Mayor Joy Salamone. Members Present Joy Salamone Mayor Ann Thurm Mayor Pro Tem Don Arabian Council Member John Porter Council Member Rocky Randels Council Member Others Present Bennett Boucher Acting City Manager Jan Leeser City Clerk 1. Discussion Re: Proposed Annual Budget for FY 1990-91 Public Safety Representatives of the Sheriff Department (Curt Jones, Tommy Edwards and Sgt. McGee) were in attendance to address Council ' s concerns with the contract. Mayor Salamone voiced concern over the large increase in the Sheriff ' s contract amount this year, from $633, 197 for the current FY to $756, 117. 00 for FY 1990-91. She noted that this amount was for the same level of service and that any additional services would be over and above that amount . In an effort to assist the City in their budgeting process in future years, the Sheriff 's Department was requested to prepare a five-year plan. Discussion was held on additional ' personnel . Mr. Jones noted they had previously prepared a cost estimate of $123, 912. 00 to fund an additional lieutenant and a CID agent for one year. They noted if" they had to chose between the two positions their prefer- ence would be for a lieutenant to provide first line supervision. Discussion was also held on establishing an additional CID agent position. Mr. Jones gave a breakdown of the salary and benefit expenses- only for the lieutenant and CID agent, as follows : LT full year $47, 335. 00 9 months 40, 009. 00 CID_ full year 39, 341 . 00 9 months 24, 252.00 Discussion followed on asking the Canaveral Port Authority to fund one-half of the administrative position and CID agent. Mr. Boucher suggested the Council consider funding the positions for nine months, rather than a full year, in order to place a referen- dum question on the ballot.. Mr. Boucher pointed out that if the voters did approve additional ad valorem taxes for police services the City would not receive the Revenue until October 1, 1991. Fire Department Fire Chief Sargeant reviewed his requested funding for FY 1990-91 and the department ' s five-year plan. He requested an additional City Council Special Workshop Meeting August 9, 1990 Page 1 of 2 three employees this year (with the City paying half) necessary to provide advanced life support . He noted the department currently has three full-time and two part-time (equal "to one full-time) employees . He explained :that the cost of fire protection is shared 50% with the Port . Discussion was held on the possibility of the Port constructing a fire sub-station in the future. Chief Sargeant explained that the department was requesting $75, 000 to refurbish the 1978 Pierce Fire Truck this fiscal year. Chief Sargeant suggested that at some point in the future the Fire Inspection services be taken over by the CCVFD. He further requested that the fireworks line item be moved to the Recreation account . At this time, Mayor Salamone requested a five-minute recess . The meeting was reconvened at 9:15 P.M. Mr. Boucher reviewed his transmittal letter. Discussion was held on possible funding sources to raise revenue: increase utility tax from 8. 53% to 10% (maximum allowed) ; institute utility tax on water; ask the voters to approve ad valorem tax for police services. Mr. Boucher noted that he had cut several areas of the budget prior to the Sheriff Department advising the City they had made an error of $40, 000 in the contract amount. He further noted that he had just received a revised revenue projection and that because of these two factors, the contingency amount of the general fund budget, was $38, 320. Mayor Salamone requested a clarification of what level of service the Council wanted to obtain from the Sheriff ' s Department, prior to reviewing the general fund budget . Discussion followed. It was the consensus of Council to approach the Port Authority regarding funding the additional positions . Mayor Salamone pointed out that the City would still need additional revenue to - fund their share of the positions this fiscal year. Mr. Boucher suggested the Council review the budgets of the Department Heads in attendance. The budget review continued as follows: Animal Control and Building - No changes . Parks and Recreation - Increase Operating Supplies by $400 to cover cost of replacement benches for shuffleboard courts; increase Special Events $200 for teen dances; increase Facility Improvements $1, 000 for painting of the Recreation Center Building. It was decided to start the next Budget Workshop Meeting, to be held on August 14th, at 7:00 P.M. The Special Workshop Meeting was adjourned at 11:05 P.M. Janet S. Leeser City Clerk City Council Special Workshop Meeting August 9, 1990 Page 2 of 2