09-13-2004 - Special
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CITY COUNCIL OF EDGEWATER
SPECIAL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 13, 2004
7:00 P.M.
COMMUNITY CENTER
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Schmidt called the Special Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in
the Community Center.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Donald Schmidt
Councilman James Brown
Councilman Dennis Vincenzi
Councilwoman Harriet Rhodes
Councilwoman Judith Lichter
City Manager Kenneth Hooper
City Clerk Susan Wadsworth
Paralegal Robin Matusick
Present
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MEETING PURPOSE
The purpose of the meeting was to hold public hearings (1st
Readings) on Ord. No. 2004-0-28, adopting final millage rate of
6.45 mills per $1,000 of assessed taxable value and Ord. No.
2004-0-29, adopting final budget for fiscal year 2004/2005.
Paralegal Matusick read Ord. 2004-0-28 and Ord. 2004-0-29 into
the record.
City Manager Hooper made a staff presentation. He commented on
the difference in the budget due to Hurricane Charley and
Hurricane Frances, with most of it being reimbursed. He spoke of
freezing expenditures on capital until they know exactly what
will be reimbursed by FEMA. The millage rate of 6.45 mills has
not changed.
City Manager Hooper continued his presentation by going over the
budget.
Councilwoman Lichter questioned the flexibility of this budget.
City Manager Hooper elaborated on her concerns.
Mayor Schmidt opened the public hearing.
The following citizen spoke:
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Dominic Capria, 606 Topside Circle
Mayor Schmidt closed the public hearing.
Councilwoman Lichter moved to approve Ord. 2004-0-28, adoptina
final millaae rate of 6.45 mills per $1,000 of assessed taxable
value, second by Councilman Brown.
The MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
City Manager Hooper answered questions presented by Councilwoman
Rhodes, Councilwoman Lichter and Mayor Schmidt.
Councilwoman Rhodes moved to approve Ord. 2004-0-29, adoptina
final budaet for fiscal year 2004/2005, second by Councilwoman
Lichter.
The MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Councilwoman Rhodes
moved to adjourn the Special Meeting. The meeting adjourned at
7:13 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
Lisa Bloomer
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