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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08-08-1991 Special Workshop a a CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING AUGUST 8, 1991 A Special Workshop Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City Council was held on August 6 , 1991 , at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral , Florida. The meeting was called to order at 7: 03 P.M. by Mayor Joy Salamone. Members Present • Joy Salamone Mayor John Porter Mayor Pro Tem Andy Kedzierski Council Member Rocky Randels Council Member Ann Thurm Council Member Others Present Edward Spenik City Manager Jan Leeser City Clerk Bennett Boucher Finance Director Jim Morgan Building Official Nancy Hanson Recreation Director Hugh Williams Public Works Superintendent 1 . Discussion Re: Proposed Annual Budget for FY 1991-92 Mr. Spenik reviewed graphics he had prepared depicting projected revenues, expenditures, etc. Mr. Randels voiced concern over the small amount ($6,000) budget- ed for contingency. Mr. Spenik advised that the budget as presented reflected a 5. 3% COLA. He noted that by granting a 2% COLA, as had been previously agreed upon during Union negotiations, the City would realize a savings of $22, 125.00, which when added to the contingency, would be $28,825.00 . He recommended 10% of the General Fund budget, or $23,800 . 00 , be budgeted for contingency. Mr. Randels voiced concern over utilizing reserve funds to fund Capital Equipment ($132, 000 ) in the proposed budget. It was pointed out that reserve funds were used in this manner in the FY 1990-91 budget. Revenue - Mr. Spenik reviewed the projected revenue and noted the budgeted amount reflected a decrease of 4 . 798% from last Fiscal Year. Mrs. Thurm suggested the City consider raising the utility tax from 8 .5% to 10%. Mayor Salamone suggested that all areas of concern in the general fund budget be discussed but no decisions be made regarding line items g until next Special Budget Workshop g Meeting. . 9 Legislative - Mr. Spenik noted a new program he had requested in the budget, the "You ' ll Never Know Until Your Try Award" , was an employee suggestion program. Professional codification of the City 's code of ordinances was discussed. Mrs. Leeser suggested the City budget $2,050 for the legal review of the Code. Discussion followed. Administration - It was noted that the proposed budget reflected a reduction in staff in the City Clerk ' s office. Mrs. Leeser suggested that Council consider gghiring a high school girl two hours a day to assist with routine items andp erform limited Records Retention duties. Discussion followed. City Council Special Workshop Meeting August 8, 1991 Page 1 of 2 O Q Public Safety - Mr. Spenik suggested placing the School Crossing Guards under the supervision of the Sheriff 's Department. Fire Department - Mr. Spenik suggested the Fire Inspector work directly for the City Manager. Building Department - Mr. Morgan addressed Council on his requests . It was pointed out that the proposed budget reflected a reduction in the Building Official 's hours to 30 per week and a sharing of personnel with the Public Works Department. Discussion followed. At this time, Mayor Salamone called for a 5-minute recess . The meeting was reconvened at 8:50 P.M. Street Department - Mr. Williams reviewed the Street Department budget . He asked that consideration be given to recognize two Public Works employees who recently became certified (one as a master electrician and one in herbicide application) . Mr. Williams also asked Council to consider granting a COLA larger than 2% to employees who earn less than $10, 000 a year. Discussion was held on the small amount budgeted for street repairs . Animal Control - Mr. Randels spoke in favor, of reinstating the Animal Control Officer to a full-time position. Parks & ' Recreation - Mrs . Hanson addressed Council and noted that she had budgeted for a summer softball league, which would be offset by matching revenues. It was noted that the Patriot 's Day Parade was also budgeted in this account. Mr. Spenik advised that the full-time maintenance worked assigned to Recreation would be transferred to Beautification after the ball- park beautification project is completed. Legal - Discussion was held on the small amount budgeted for Specialized Legal Services. Mayor Salamone advised that the General Fund Budget would be discussed further, after all the other budgets are discussed, at the next Workshop Meeting. The Special Workshop Meeting was adjourned at 9 :53 P.M. ' g Aid J. et S. Leeser C 7y Clerk • City Council Special Workshop Meeting August 8, 1991 Page 2 of 2