08-12-1976 - Budget
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA
BUDGET MEETING HELD
August 12, 1976
Mayor Armstrong called the meeting of the City Council of the City of
Edgewater to order August 12, 1976 at 6:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
Mayor Dana T. Armstrong
Councilwoman Ryta F. Webber
Councilman William H. Cairnie
Councilman Walter B. Sikes
Councilman Calvin R. Dietz
City Attorney Judson I. Woods
City Clerk Sue Blackwell
Police Chief Earl Baugh
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Councilman Dietz stated that before we get into the budget, we have a
bad problem at Eastern Shores Mobile Home Park since all of the rain we
have had. He explained that all of the water from Hill Street and Bradford
drains right down into this park.
Mayor Armstrong explained that it would be a simple problem if Mr. Fuller
would let us run water into his lake and put an overflow on the lake over
to 18th Street,however he will not let the City do this. He stated that
he has looked into this and the only property which will be ir.vo1ved in
this is the City.s property and Cameron's property. He stated that he has
another meeting with Mr. Cameron tomorrow to discuss this further.
There was some discussion about the sewer lines being put in at the same
time we do these repairs.
Mayor Armstrong stated that he feels the reasonable thing for the City to
do is to cooperate with Mr. Cameron in correcting the drainage situation
not to exceed $1,000.
There was more discussion about the way this problem can be solved.
Mayor Armstrong brought us up to date as to where we left off with the
budget. He stated that he found out about the millage, and you can
levy without public hearing the certified millage. He read a statement
which was left at City Hall by Attorney Woods.
The Council began at the category of Mayor and City Council.
There was discussion as to why we have to have so many different categories
for the same things, example, City Clerk, Financial Director and so on.
Tape 1-B There were feelings that it would be easier if we went back to the original
way we were setting up the accounts.
The City Clerk stated that she learned at the seminar that she went to for
C1erk's and Finance Directors that all Cities within;.the next three to five
years will have the same accounting system.
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There was quite a bit of discussion about ralslng the Mayor and Council IS
salary, and also extra pay for the Mayor and Council when they attend
other meetings at the direction of the Council.
The Council went over each item in the 100 account.
There was some discussion about the telephone bills and how the logs should
be kept so that we can keep track of all the calls.
It was agreed that the total in the entire 100 account be $25,725.00.
100-A Account - Council Advisory Boards
Each item was gone over by the Council, the total in that account is $2,100.00.
Account #200 - City Manager
The City Clerk explained that $1.00 was put in this just to reserve the account.
Account#300 Legal
It was agreed to leave the total on this at $7,650.00.
It was agreed to merge the accounts of City Clerk and Finance Director and
make one account. After going over each item, the total is $37,300.00.
Capital Outlay total is $1,950.00
Account #500 Property Manager
$1.00 was put in this just to reserve the account.
Account #600 Public Safety
Councilwoman Webber read off the list of figures which she and the Chief came
up with. It was explained that two new items are to be added to the list,
Breathalyzer and Equipment Upkeep. Including the Capital Outlay, the total
in this account is $146,043.00.
Account #600-B Municipal Court
After going over each item, the total agreed upon is $4,820.00.
Account #600-C Street Lights
The total agreed upon for this account is $25,000.00.
Account #600-D Civil Defense
Mayor Armstrong stated that he wants to maintain a line item for this and
that is all, he has not received a report from the coordinator since the
first meeting. Some changes are going to be made. He stated that we should
just put $1.00 in there to reserve the account. Civil Defense is something
that is too important to turn your back on, and it is a great responsibility.
Councilman Dietz stated that if we are not satisfied with the man, we should
replace him, however we should not abolish the account.
Mayor Armstrong stated that he is not abolishing it, if we need something we
have Emergency and Contingency Fund.
It was agreed that when the Council receives some recommendations we will go
back to this.
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There was more discussion about the Civil Defense program.
The Council decided that there will have to be more budget meetings than
they realized.
ADJOURN:
Councilman Sikes made a motion to adjourn, being seconded by Councilwoman
Webber. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED.
MINUTES TAKEN BY:
Sue Blackwell
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Approved this ':;0 day
of August, 1976
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