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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 11-04-2004 Special (2) CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING CITY HALL ANNEX Nie 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida Thursday November 4, 2004 5:45 P.M. (or Immediately Following the 5:30 P.M. Special Meeting to Certify the General Election Results) AGENDA CALL, ORDER: The meeting n9 was called to order at 5:37 P.M. RO L CALL: Council Members Present: Mayor Pro Tem Bob Hoog Council Member Steve Miller Council Member Jim Morgan Mayor Rocky Randels Council Member Richard Treverton Others Present: City Manager Bennett Boucher Assistant City Attorney Kate Latorre City Clerk Susan Stills City Treasurer Andrea Bowers Building Official Todd Morley Public Works Director Ed Gardulski Larry McCormack Union Steward Kim Mclntire Health Insurance Review Committee CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Motion to Approve: City Manager's Evaluation. Mayor Randels reviewed the overall process and summarized that the evaluation process concludes with a 31 points summary of the City Manager's performance. He informed that Mr. Boucher provided a survey of various City Manager's salaries and benefits throughout the County as well as the Wage and Salary Plan for the City's Non -Union employees. Mayor Randels read from a previous set of Council Meeting minutes that discussed placing Mr. Boucher in the middle of his respective salary range on the new wage plan. Mr. Morgan recommended a merit increase of 7 percent placing the City Manager's salary at $94,500. Mayor Pro Tem Hoog replied that he agreed with Mr. Morgan's proposal. Council's discussion concluded that the Department Heads had been placed at the mid - lie I point within their salary range. Mr. Miller expressed that Mr. Boucher's salary range had been low in previous years. Mayor Randels also expressed his support. He stated that the City expects more from its employees and, therefore, re, is willing to pay for performance. y , , City of Cape Canaveral 4 City Council Special Meeting Minutes November 4, 2004 Page 2 i Ilie Mayor Randels recounted events during the recent Election that the City Manager handled tactfully and expeditiously. Mr. Morgan stated his expectation that the trend in excellence in work performance continue. Mr. Boucher expressed his sincere thanks to staff for their exemplary performance. He noted that the City budget has increased to $13 million and commented that the City is leveraging its dollars. He reported that the City is scheduled to receive a $315,000, 60/40 matching water resource grant. This funding would assist in cleaning the drainage ditch on West Central Blvd. north of the canal. He noted that one of the Candidates in the Cocoa 1 Beach campaign used Cape Canaveral as a model of comparison for beautification efforts in his campaign brochure. Mr. Boucher concluded that he intends to continue to raise the 1 bar in City services. I A motion was made by Mr Morgan and seconded by Mr. Miller to Approve a Merit i Increase for the City Manager of $85,000. The vote on the motion carried 5-0 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Miller, For; Mr Morgan, For Mayor Randels, For and Mr Treverton, For i 3 2. Motion to Approve: Renewal of Group Medical, Dental and Life Insurance. Mayor Randels reviewed the Florida Benefits, Inc. consultant's recommendation that the r group benefits remain with the Blue Cross/ Blue Shield of Florida for medical, the Ameritas Dental Plan and G.E. Financial for Life Insurance. Mayor Randels related from Ms. Amicarelli's notes that it would not be advantageous for the City to transfer frequently from one health care plan to another. He noted that the medical insurance renewal rate had increased by 18 percent. Mr. Boucher stated that although the benefits consultant I recommended the Blue Cross/ Blue Shield Group Plan 15 with only a 10 percent increase, such a move would impact a large number of employees using prescription maintenance medications. Mr. Boucher informed that the City Treasurer budgeted for a 25 percent increase. Council's discussion concluded that Health Insurance is an essential part of the 1 employee benefits package. Mr. Larry McCormack, Union Steward, stated that he polled and found that 15 out of 24 Plant employees utilized the maintenance prescription program. He expressed his gratitude for City Council's approval to remain with the current plan. 1 A motion was made by Mr. Morgan and seconded Mr. Miller to Approve the Renewal of the Group Medical, Dental and Life Insurance in the Existing Plans. The - -- vote on the motion carried 5-0 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Miller, For; Mr. Morgan, For; Mayor Randels, For and Mr. Treverton, For 1 4 4 I City of Cape Canaveral City Council Special Meeting Minutes November 4, 2004 Page 3 ORDINANCE: FIRST PUBLIC HEARING: 3. Motion to Approve: Ordinance No. 23 -2004; Adopting Amendments to the Annual General Fund, Sewer Enterprise Fund, Stormwater Utility Fund, Special Revenue Funds and Expendable Trust Fund Budgets for the Fiscal Year Ending 09/30104, at first reading. Mayor Randels read Ordinance No 23 -2004 by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; ADOPTING THE AMENDMENTS TO THE ANNUAL GENERAL FUND, SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND, STORMWATER UTILITY FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, AND EXPENDABLE TRUST FUNDS BUDGETS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2003 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2004; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Randels explained why amendments to the Budget are made by Ordinance due to State compliance. Ms. Bowers commented that the final column listing the final quarters should read $930,000, not $630,000. She noted that amendments were made to reflect the proposed Annexation as well as an increase in Legal fees. Ms. Bowers stated that she continues to work with the Brevard County Clerk's Office regarding the Fines and Forfeitures Revenue. Mr. Boucher pointed out that the Annual Budget is dosing with $210,000 in the General Fund Contingency, also with $300,000 funding set aside for street r paving and increases to the building fund. He stated that project targets would be met through judicious use of the increased revenues. A motion was made by Mr. Miller and seconded by Mr. Morgan to Approve Ordinance No 23 -2004. The vote on the motion carried 5-0 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Miller, For; Mr. Morgan, For; Mayor Randels, For and Mr. Treverton, For • Mayor Randels announced that Riverside Bank invited the City employees and volunteers to an Appreciation Event on November 10"' in Merritt Island. • Mayor Pro Tem Hoog requested the final item for the City's list for the upcoming Legislative Action Days in Tallahassee. Mr. Boucher replied that they should meet on this item. • Mr. Boucher replied no to Mr. Nicholas' question on the possibility of any proposed funds in the $315,000 grant for lane widening. ADJOy .. Th " eing no further tpess the meeting adjourned at 6:25 P.M. eQ • A ° . _ Rocky Ran , MAYOR - Susa 'x''4' , -_, t