HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07-17-2003 Workshop CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETING
CITY HALL ANNEX
111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida
THURSDAY
July 17, 2003
3:00 P.M.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER:
A meeting of the City of Cape Canaveral City Council was held on July 17, 2003 at 3:00
p.m. in the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The Recording
Secretary called the roll.
Council Members Present:
Council Member Bob Hoog
Council Member Jim Morgan
Mayor Pro Tem Buzz Petsos
Mayor Rocky Randels (Arrived at 3:25 p.m.)
Council Member Richard Treverton
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Others Present:
i Cie City Manager Bennett Boucher
Admin. Assistant Virginia Haas
City Treasurer Andrea Bowers
Public Works Director Ed Gardulski
Nancy Hanson Recreation Director
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DISCUSSION:
1. Review of 2002/2003 Budget: Special Revenue Funds:
BEAUTIFICATION DEPARTMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Petsos questioned the bottom line figure to which Ms. Bowers replied
that Landscaping and A1A revitalization has been completed and therefore removed
from the budget.
Mr. Gardulski introduced a new capital item in amount of $45,000 for a street lighting
quote on Atlantic Avenue (1,000 feet). Teardrop lights will be installed and Florida
Power and Light will maintain these lights for life. Council requested a re- negotiation on
the quoted price.
Discussion followed regarding utilizing prisoners to pull weeds. Mr. Boucher noted that
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$15,000 has been set aside for summer beautification help.
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Mayor Pro Tem Petsos questioned the Banana River Park Project in the amount of
$40,000. He continued that he thought funds would be focused on completing Manatee
Park. Mr. Gardulski explained they were following a pre- determined scheduled. Mayor
Pro Tem Petsos asked to obtain a quote on wax myrtle and holding a city volunteer
project.
Mr. Boucher stated that Towne Realty has much mitigation to do and funds are
expected but unknown at this time
Mayor Randels requested the following items as noted by Mr. Bennix: Re- install the Mr.
Bennix sign located near Circle K and add colorful flowers. Area by Exxon needs
landscaping as everything is wilting. Park bench missing at end of Center Street -
please re- install.
Mr. Gardulski stated that the bench located at Thurm Blvd. and A1A was removed and
that he would investigate the Center Street bench disappearance.
Mayor Pro Tem Petsos suggested a commission based grant writer.
Council tasked Mr. Boucher with drawing up a referendum to buy land for new
fire /police facility.
There was discussion regarding increasing Manatee Park Project to $20,000. Mr.
Boucher stated that Towne Realty has donated $20,000 and suggested making no
changes to line 5300.
Council agreed to hold off on the City Hall landscaping and strike the $53,971 and
$12,700 for City Hall pavers. Mayor Randels inquired of the electronic city sign to which
Council agreed should continue to proceed.
Mr. Gardulski is working on irrigation, lighting and landscaping for the N. A1A sign
utilizing $20,000, substituting queen palms.
Mayor Pro Tem Petsos reiterated the volunteer projects for Manatee and Banana River
Parks.
Mr. Boucher will re -work the Manatee and Banana River Parks line items.
Council agreed to the following Budget Meetings and times: Tuesday August 22 from 1
2 - 5 PM (extended to 5:30, if needed) and Thursday, August 24, 2003 is also reserved
for a tentative Budget Meeting at 2 or 3 PM. I
CULTURE /RECREATION: LIBRARY FUND
Ms. Bowers will report at next meeting on the amount of reserve funds for later repairs
for the roof and air conditioning at the library.
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT: LEGISLATIVE
Council agreed to increase line item 4910 to $6,000 based on code review and
ordinances.
Council agreed to increase elections budget line item to $4,500 due to a possible
referendum or a stand -alone election.
Council agreed to increase awards and recognitions to $7,000 due to increasing board
participation at the annual banquet as well as advisory boards filling.
Council agreed to increase membership and training to $4,500.
There was discussion regarding travel and per diem.
Mayor Randels stated that the following Budget Meeting would begin with the
Administrative Budget.
Mayor Randels requested a detailed worksheet of training for administration.
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