HomeMy WebLinkAboutcocc_council_mtg_minutes_20210720_budget_workshopCAPE CANAVERAL CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETING
City Hall Council Chambers
100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920
Tuesday
July 20, 2021
5:00 P.M.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the Meeting to Order at 5:00 P.M. Council Member Brown led
the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Council Members Present:
Council Member
Mayor
Council Member
Council Member
Mayor Pro Tem
Mike Brown
Bob Hoog
Mickie Kellum
Wes Morrison
Angela Raymond
Others Present:
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Administrative/Financial Services Director
Community & Economic Development Director
Cultural + Community Affairs Director
Leisure Services Director
Public Works Services Director
Deputy City Clerk
Deputy Finance Director
Accountant
Dep. Community & Economic Dev. Dir./Sustain. Mgr.
Brevard County Sheriff's Office Commander
Brevard County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant
Todd Morley
Anthony Garganese
Mia Goforth
John DeLeo
David Dickey
Molly Thomas
Gustavo Vergara
James Moore
Daniel LeFever
Candice Blake
Jenny Coldiron
Zachary Eichholz
Andrew Walters
Brett Lockhart
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Chris Cerveny, Oak Lane resident, discussed concerns regarding
potential sidewalk construction on Oak Lane, expressed support for road improvements but not
paying for it. City Manager Morley indicated public meetings will take place if and when the City
Council decides to move forward with the project. Michelle Sales, Oak Lane resident, discussed a
preference for no sidewalk on Oak Lane, needed repairs and paving at the East end of Oak Lane.
Joyce Downing, 301 Fillmore Avenue, discussed concerns regarding ongoing and worsening
flooding on the road and into homes. Mayor Hoog thanked the speakers.
AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Proposed Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Budget and Five (5) Year Capital Improvement Plan: City
Manager Morley discussed the $33,902,326 proposed and balanced Budget, the proposed
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roll -back millage rate of 3.5755 keeping the City at the fourth lowest tax ratein the County,
American Rescue Plan Act funds to the City will be $4.2 million which cannot be spent to reduce
debt or used to justify a reduction in taxes, current debt for the construction of the City Hall and
Fire Station projects will be paid-offff within four years, the short-term debt for the City of Cape
Canaveral Community Center is ten years and the presence of Financial Services Staff to address
questions related to the proposed Budget. Discussion ensued and included prioritizing Oak Lane
improvements, history of the road and Council Member Kellum's meeting with residents and
business owner located there, reasonfor changing from Projected to Amended in the proposed
Budget related to the City's new financial software program, estimating what the operating and
maintenance expenses for the CAPE Center will be, high priority of State Road A1A, roads,
sidewalks, streetlights, flooding in the City, the Central Ditch, use of American Rescue Plan Act
funds for the Stormwater issues would need to meet justification requirements and uncertainty as
to when the City will receive the Federal funds. City Manager Morley indicated Staffis gathering
data andcreating a plan for costs and use of the Federal funds.: Discussion continued and included
Oak Lane residents are largely in favor of the improvement project, project costs and stormwater.
runoff issues on Oak Lane. City Manager Morley discussed Oak Lane could become a priority over
other Strategic Planning projects, however, Council direction is required either way. Discussion
continued and included Long Point Road Estuary Park Program and the need to be careful with
grant related projects, stormwater problems throughout the City, Stormwater Fund, Federal Funds
cannotbe used for ongoing projects, the Promenade Project and safety and security of residents.
Mayor Pro Tem Raymond stated that she attended the Florida League of Cities Transportation
Policy and Government Affairs Committee Meeting where it was confirmed the State Road A1A
Project is on the schedule for 2021/2022 in. the City. A motion was made by Council Member
Morrison, seconded by Council Member Kellum, to confirm the City Council Budget
Workshop Meeting on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, starting at 5:00 P.M. The Motion carried
5-0.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the Meeting adjourned at 6:00 P.M.
( Signature )
Bob Hoog, Mayor
( Signature ) FOR
Mia Goforth, City Clerk
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