HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09-13-2010 SpecialCITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
CAPE CANAVERAL LIBRARY
201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida
MONDAY
September 13, 2010
5:30 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the Meeting to Order at 5:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
Council Members Present:
Council Member Bob Hoog
Mayor Pro Tem Buzz Petsos
Mayor Rocky Randels
Council Member Shannon Roberts
Council Member Betty Walsh
Others Present:
City Manager David Greene
City Treasurer Andrea Bowers
Sheriffs Department Commander Alan Moros
Fire Department Chief Dave Sargeant
Assistant Fire Department Chief John Cunningham
City Clerk Angela Apperson
RESOLUTION:
1. Motion to Adopt: Resolution No 2010-18; A Resolution of The City of Cape
Canaveral, Brevard County, Florida, Adopting a Proposed Millage Rate for the Levy of
Ad Valorem Taxes for Fiscal Year 2010/2011 on All Taxable Property Located Within
the City of Cape Canaveral, Brevard County, Florida; Providing for an Effective Date:
Mayor Randels thanked the City Manager, Clerk, and Staff for their work on this matter
and read the title of the Resolution into the record. A motion was made by Mr. Hoog,
seconded by Ms. Roberts, for adoption of Resolution No. 2010-18. Discussion
ensued and included the budget supporting the Visioning work, communicating the
aspects of the budget to the residents of the City, wanting to prevent Visioning project
delays, desires for expense reduction and revenue generation, some expense reduction
items already being considered administratively, some future project costs and specific
plans still being unknown, concerns about how budgets and taxes will be handled in the
future, how trying to "tread water" could leave the City's progress at a costly standstill,
capital items listed in the budget, a breakdown of the proposed millage rate, explanation
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of the budget paperwork details, how projects will be developed over the next year to
take advantage of the construction market, analyzing City fees and charges, and
budgets of previous years compared to the current, proposed budget. The motion
carried 4-1 with voting as follows: Mr. Hoog, For; Mayor Pro Tern Petsos, Against;
Mayor Randels, For; Ms. Roberts, For and Ms. Walsh, For
ORDINANCE - First Reading:
2. Motion to Approve: Ordinance No 11-2010; an Ordinance of The City of Cape
Canaveral, Brevard County, Florida; Adopting the Annual General Fund, Sewer
Enterprise Fund, Stormwater Enterprise Fund, Special Revenue Funds, and
Expendable Trust Funds Budgets for the Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2010, and
Ending September 30, 2011; Providing for an Effective Date, at First Reading: Mayor
Randels read the title of the Ordinance into the record and noted the second reading to
take place on September 23rd. A motion was made by Mr. Hoog and seconded by
Mr. Randels to approve Ordinance No. 11-2010 at first reading. Mayor Randels
asked for any input from Council and opened the floor to the audience. Val Phillips, 300
Columbia Drive, discussed the Beautification and Library Funds, the determination of
the millage rate, the economic issues related to the Space Program, and building a
capital fund. The Mayor, City Manager, and City Treasurer responded to address her
concerns. Leo Nicholas, resident, inquired about the total property value of the City, the
Municipal Services Taxing Unit millage rates regarding Avon-by-the-Sea, and how much
is left in City reserve funds. The City Manager explained the total City property value
being just over $900 million, the MSTU of Avon estimated to be $90,000 but the County
has not finalized it, and the City Treasurer stated the reserve fund sits at $1.49 million in
undesignated dollars. Mr. Nicholas thanked the City for the meeting and the Sheriff and
Fire departments for their participation in the VFW 9/11 Memorial Ceremony. The
motion carried 4-1 with voting as follows: Mr. Hoog, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos,
Against; Mayor Randels, For; Ms. Roberts, For and Ms. Walsh, For.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the Meeting adjourned at 6:30 P.M.
Rocky Randels, MAYOR
Angela M. Apperson, CMC, City Clerk