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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08-06-1992 Special Workshop (2) CITY COUNCIL CIL SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING August 6 , 1992 A Workshop Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City Council was held on August 6, 1992, at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The meeting was called to order at 7 :32 P.M. by Mayor Salamone. ROLL CALL: Mayor Joy Salamone Present Mayor Pro Tem John Porter Absent Councilmember Andy Kedzierski Present Councilmember Rocky Randels Present Councilmember Ann Thurm Present City Manager Edward Spenik Present City Attorney John Kancilia Present City Clerk Faith Miller Present BUSINESS: 1. Discussion Re : Proposed Annual Budget for FY 1992-93. General Fund: Mr. Spenik advised Council that the proposed budget for FY 92/93 contained no frills and maintained the current level of City services. He explained the addition of the increased utility tax from 8. 5% to 10% which would provide an additional revenue of $80, 000 which would be utilized to implement a street lighting program. Revenues from various sources had decreased and the additional revenue from the utility tax was needed to maintain existing services and fund the street lighting program. Mr. Spenik explained the street lighting program in detail including each of the five ( 5) areas involved at a cost of $36,000 per year in added electricity usage which included the cost of installation and maintenance. Mr. Spenik suggested allowing each department/division to present its budget request to Council and to have a third meeting to allow Council to implement any cuts or changes necessary to the budget. He explained that the budget was increased by 2. 88% over last year. He stated that the budget did not include longevity pay. The C.O. L.A. increase included in the budget was 2. 8% which amounted to a total of $15, 162 for all employees. City Manager/Finance Director - Legislative Administration Animal Control Legal Services Garbage Services Non-Departmental Mr. Spenik reviewed the proposed budget of each of the aforementioned departments. He explained the necessity of increasing the Customer Service position in the Finance Department and the Secretary I position in the City Clerk 's Office to full- time. Mr. Spenik stated in reference to the Animal Control budget that the cost per animal for animal control services amounted to approximately $38. 00 - $40.00. Building Official - Building Department Planning &• Zoning Mr. Jim Morgan, Building Official, presented the proposed budgets from the Building Department and the Planning & Zoning Department. c;) City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Special Workshop Meeting - August 6, 1992 Page 2 He explained that the increase in salaries shown in the budget included moving the Fire Inspector to the Building Department 's budget and the addition of twenty ( 20). hours per week for the Building Inspector. Recreation Director - Parks & Recreation Ms. Fran Norman, Recreation Aide, was present to address any questions regarding the Parks & Recreation budget. Lt . George McGee - Police Service Lt . McGee and Chief Ron Clark presented the proposed budget for the Cape Canaveral precinct of the Brevard County Sheriff 's Department. Chief David Sargeant - Fire/Rescue Service Chief Sargeant presentedthe proposed Fire/Rescue Service budget for FY 92/93. He stated that the budget included a 2. 8% C.O. L.A. and a 1 . 2% merit increase. He stated that he had budgeted $18, 000 for replacement of the staff vehicle car. DISCUSSION: 1 . Mr. Roy Molner stated that he felt the functions of the Fire Inspector and the Building Department were entirely different . 2. Mr. Spenik explained the graphs created by the City staff on display throughout the Council Chambers which outlined several aspects of the proposed budget. 3 . Mayor Salamone spoke regarding the proposed utility tax increase. She felt that the tax was a hidden tax and she would not support such a tax. Mrs. Thurm felt the utility tax was necessary and it was not a hidden tax. Mr. Kedzierski asked staff to prepare another graph, which showed the utility tax increase. Mayor Salamone felt that the beautification tax should be reduced since $60, 000 from that fund was being placed in contingency fund. She further explained her reasons for not supporting the proposed utility tax. Mr. Spenik explained his reasons for requesting the 1 . 5% utility tax increase . There was extensive discussion among Council and the City Manager regarding the proposed budget, the utility tax increase, and the beautification tax. Mayor Salamone felt that the proposed budget could be reduced by $100,000 and she wanted the tax level kept at the same level as the previous year. She indicated several items which she felt could be reduced or eliminated from the proposed budget. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8 :53 P.M. dUnh my aith G. Mille/ C City; Clerk is "