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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09-16-1991 Special CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16 , 1991 A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida was held on September 16 , 1991, at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The meeting was called to order at 7 : 30 P.M. by Mayor Joy Salamone. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Salamone. The roll was called by the City Clerk. Officials present were Mayor Joy Salamone; Mayor Pro Tem, John Porter; and Council (11, Members Andy Kedzierski , Rocky Randels and Ann Thurm. Also present were City Manager, Edward Spenik; Finance Director, Bennett Boucher; and City Clerk, Janet Leeser. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Resolution No. 91-34 Adopting Millage Rate A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A MILLAGE RATE FOR THE LEVY OF AD VALOREM TAXES FOR 1991 ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Salamone read the title of the Resolution, and the proposed millage rates, as follows, noting the total proposed millage rate was 1. 4689, which was a total increase of 57. 5% : .4812 Mill - Beautification .0382 Mill - Library . 1995 Mill - Storm Drainage .2500 Mill - Fire/Rescue Service .5000 Mill - Police Protection Mayor Salamone pointed out that the millage for the Fire/Rescue Service and Police Protection were approved by referendum vote last year and were being instituted this year. Mr. Porter moved for adoption. Mr. Kedzierski seconded moved . There were 34 citizens in attendance. Mr. Jim Rodgers and Mr. Hal Sullins questioned the method of computation on their tax notices received from Brevard County, citing the dollar amount reflected an increase larger than the proposed 57. 5%. Discussion followed. Mr. Rodgers and Mr. Sullins were directed to contact the Brevard County Property Appraiser regarding the notices and to report back to Council if the matter was not handled to their satisfaction. Mr. Brian Grigsby, President of the Windjammer Condominium 1: Association, read a letter into the record expressing concern regarding the proposed tax increase, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. Mr. Russ Deveau, Mr. Robert Blevens, Ms. Donna Rite and Ms. Maria Marino, voiced concern on the proposed millage for beautification. It was pointed out that the beautification tax, as all ad valorem taxes in the City, were voter approved and to eliminate the beautification tax altogether would require a referendum. Discussion followed . It was noted that the amount of revenue generated by the tax for police protection funded only a portion of the contract with Brevard County, and that the level of service would be increased this fiscal year because of the new millage. Discussion continued. City Council Special Meeting September 16 , 1991 Page 1 of 3 There being no further questions or comments by members of the audience, Mayor Salamone requested that the question be called. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Resolution No. 91-34 was adopted . 2. Resolution No. 91-35 Adopting Annual Budget for FY 1991-92 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ANNUAL GENERAL FUND, SEWER FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, DEBT SERVICE FUND AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1991 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1992 ; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Porter moved for adoption. Mrs. Thurm seconded motion. Mr. Spenik advised that the proposed budget was frugal and contained three positions less than the FY 1990-91 budget. Citizen Maria Marino questioned how the proposed all-terrain vehicle would be utilized . Mr. Spenik advised it would be used by the Animal Control Officer and the Sheriff' s Department for patrolling the beach, and by the City maintenance crew to empty trash barrels on the beach. Discussion was held on utilizing $284 , 265. 00 out of reserve funds to fund the capital improvement budget. Mr. Randels moved to amend the the Capital Improvement Schedule of Expenditures as follows: delete the $50, 000. 00 Stormwater Master Plan; defer purchase of all other capital items until nine months into the fiscal year, at which time they will be reviewed by Council; provide funding for the Police and Fire contractual obligation items, and the Street Department items which would be purchased with local option gas tax revenue: Police Three Vehicles $49,500 Capital Other 5,300 Fire 800 MHz Radio System 65, 000 Air Cascade System 5, 500 Street Flatbed Truck 28, 000 Pick-up Truck 10, 000 Sidewalks 55,310 Mr. Porter seconded motion. Discussion followed . Vote on the motion to amend was unanimous. Motion carried . Mayor Salamone moved to eliminate travel and per diem from all funds, except $200. 00 to be left in the account for mileage and tolls; and, to eliminate conferences , conventions and seminars from all funds. Mrs. Thurm seconded motion. Discussion followed . Mayor Salamone pointed out that the motion included Space Coast League of Cities Meetings, and conferences and conventions, attended by Council Members. She further noted that the intent of her motion was to fund job-related training, which would require prior approval by Council . Mr. Randels spoke against the motion. Mrs. Thurm voiced the opinion that she could support the motion for the general fund but not the sewer fund . Discussion continued . Vote on the motion was as follows: In favor, Mr. Kedzierski , Mr. Porter and Mayor Salamone; opposed , Mr. Randels and Mrs. Thurm. Motion carried . Mr. Nicholas questioned the proposed amount budgeted for the Patriot' s Day Parade and the amount expended on the parade in 1991. City Council Special Meeting September 16 , 1991 Page 2 of 3 There being no further questions or comments from members of the audience, Mayor Salamone requested the question be called . Vote on the motion was unanimous . The budget, as amended , was adopted by Resolution No. 91-35. The Special Meeting was adjourned at 9: 28 P.M. Approved this 1st day of October , 1991. L�l • �h� 3 S yayor • C y,, Clerk fr1( 7r'''' ' 4/ l Jc '`"key.. City Council Special Meeting September 16 , 1991 Page 3 of 3 d � - lb-Rl WINDJAMMER CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION 555 FILLMORE CAPE CANAVERAL, FL September 16, 1991 CITY COMMISIONERS CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FL Commisioners, The Windjammer Condominium, which has forty—seven owners, expresses concern over the proposed increase in city taxes for the upcoming year. As you might expect, a large number of the owners are retired and are on fixed incomes which make any increase in taxes a serious problem to them. While the dollar amount of the increase would appear to some to be small relative to the total amount of combined city and county taxes,the percentage increase is inor- dinately high. For instance, City of Cape Caneveral taxes on my personal unit at the Wind- jammer are projected to increase from $25.23 to $98.45, a jump of $73.22 but a whopping 290 percentage increase. During the past year there has been an increase in fees for garbage collection and the newly initiated recycling collection system with it's fees, both of which are under the management of the City Commission. We realize that some increases are state mandated, or have been approved by vote of the citizens and are beyond the authority of the City Commission. However in those areas that the City Commission has authority, the Windjammer Condominium Association is request- ing that all efforts be exerted to keep the tax increases to the minimum, so that ownership of residences in the City of Cape Canaveral will stay within the means of the present owners and residents. /e R. Brian Grigsby President Attachment to: City Council Special Meeting September 16 , 1991 1 Page 1 of 1