09-27-2010 - Regular CITY COUNCIL OF EDGEWATER
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 27, 2010
6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Thomas called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Michael Thomas Present
Councilwoman Debra Rogers Present
Councilwoman Gigi Bennington Present
Councilwoman Harriet Rhodes Present
Councilman Ted Cooper Present
City Manager Tracey Barlow Present
City Clerk Bonnie Wenzel Present
City Attorney Carolyn Ansay Present
INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
There was a silent invocation and pledge of allegiance to the Flag.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There were no Minutes to be approved at this time.
3. PRESENTATIONS /PROCLAMATIONS /PLAQUES /CERTIFICATES /DONATIONS
There were no Presentations at this time.
4. CITIZEN COMMENTS
The following citizens spoke:
Bill Glaser, 1703 Needle Palm Drive, asked what the Ph rating of
Edgewater's potable water was supposed to be. He is measuring 8.4 and
it used to be 7.2 or 7.4. He is getting a rash and the dermatologist
told him he gets it from water that is that base.
Mayor Thomas asked Environmental Services Director Brenda Dewees to
find out and let Mr. Glaser know sometime during the meeting. Ms.
Dewees agreed to send someone to check it. City Manager Barlow
commented on a sample being taken from Mr. Glaser's house and
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analyzed. Councilman Cooper asked what they were running at the Water
Plant right now. Ms. Dewees informed him around 7.0.
Betty Bowne, 2804 Yule Tree Drive, commented on the use of a City
owned field and renovations that were planned for Whistle Stop Park.
She thanked the Council and the City for making the decision for the
field to stay the way it is. She spoke of forming a Committee to work
with the Southeast Volusia Little League and ensure there is maybe
more attention paid to the girls' softball program as there is to the
boys' program of baseball. In the event the Committee is unable to
resolve the matter with the Board itself, she was wondering if the
City had an obligation to review the terms of any lease it makes with
any special interest group that might violate some of the rights of
the rest of the public and to protect the interest of the taxpayers at
large. She wanted to know if there was an obligation on the part of
the City to make sure there is an equal opportunity afforded to the
entire population.
City Attorney Ansay stated she was unsure of all the issues. She was
handed a copy of a piece of correspondence dated September 27 She
agreed to look into the issues and look at the lease and what
obligations were placed. This was the first she was hearing of the
issue. She agreed to look at the lease and get back to Ms. Bowne.
Mayor Thomas informed her they would have to do some legal research
and get back to Ms. Bowne.
Ms. Bowne then commented on the Cal Ripkin program in New Smyrna
merging with Southeast Volusia Little League which meant there would
be taxpayers from New Smyrna coming to Edgewater and using our fields
and likewise taxpayers from Edgewater that will go up to New Smyrna.
She wondered if there was a reciprocity agreement so those fields
would be able to be used without any additional charge to the program.
Ms. Bowne commented on the parents of the Southeast Volusia Little
League girls' softball program that stepped forward last year and
asked if they could sand down and repaint bleachers at Whistle Stop
Park and they were told they couldn't because if they did the
bleachers might be slippery and could open the City up to a liability
which was understandable. However, now there is a boys' baseball crew
that has gotten together and are in the process of making plans to
erect batting cages at Hawks Park. They were wondering what the
criteria was and why one group was allowed to do that and they weren't
allowed to do something as basic as try to make the fields more
presentable.
Mayor Thomas informed Ms. Bowne her time was up and that she could
wait for another three minutes under Citizen Comments at the end of
the meeting.
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Councilwoman Rhodes felt City Manager Barlow needed to make a point to
get back with them and address those issues. If they are valid
issues, they needed to be looked into.
City Manager Barlow stated he had a conversation with Ms. Bowne last
week after her first letter. Some of the things she shared tonight
were new allegations that he was not aware of, which he agreed to
continue to look into it. What he did offer to her was it sounded
like there were some concerns within the Board and some relationship
situations they probably should engage and help mediate for the
betterment of the community and to assure that the programs continue
and everybody is treated as a fair and equal opportunities for the use
of those fields.
Councilman Cooper asked if the Committee that was put together to
negotiate the contractual agreement with Southeast Volusia Little
League was still intact. He felt the grievance should come before
that committee and be thoroughly investigated and then brought back to
Council on whether there is something going on there. City Manager
Barlow informed him he didn't think staff had the opportunity to go in
there. This was all new to them and wasn't brought to their attention
until last week. He thought Leisure Services Director Jack Corder had
preliminary discussion with Mark Penny, who was head of that
Committee. He informed Council Ms. Bowne was on the Board too. He
felt confident Staff could help facilitate a resolution. If not, it
would come back to Council.
Councilman Cooper asked Mr. Corder if he had an immediate answer on
the ballpark batting cages. Mr. Corder informed him there were no
plans and that it was only discussed.
Councilman Cooper confirmed Mr. Corder would not allow the boys to be
building the batting cages and they would be built according to safety
standards by a licensed, certified individual.
5. APPROVAL OR CHANGES /MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA
City Clerk Wenzel stated Earthquake Magoon's had submitted their
special activity permit for their annual Biketoberfest oyster roast.
Under the previous Code it would have been required to come before
City Council. Their advertising requirement was before the second
reading so that was advertised to come before Council but since the
change was adopted, they don't have to be approved by Council due to
being under an attendance of 2000. She also disclosed this would
still have to be approved by Staff.
6. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilwoman Rogers had nothing at this time.
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Councilwoman Bennington had nothing at this time.
Councilwoman Rhodes had nothing at this time.
Councilman Cooper presented a report on the RCC meeting with regard to
the protocols for transport. He wanted to put in a request from David
Bubb, who would like to be put on the agenda and come before Council
to provide a complete explanation as far as RCC's position and any of
the latest protocols that had been set forth.
Mayor Thomas had nothing at this time.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of the 2010/2011 Line of Coverage Insurance premium
in the amount of $515,851 and authorize the City Manager to
Bind the coverage
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Due to there being no further discussion, Mayor Thomas entertained a
motion.
Councilman Cooper moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented,
second by Councilwoman Rogers.
The MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. 2 Ordinance No. 2010 -0 -20 - Repealing and Restating
Chapter 8 (Civil Defense and Disaster Preparedness) to Chapter
8 (Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and Disaster
Preparedness)
City Attorney Ansay read Ordinance 2010 -0 -20 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation. He identified minor
changes that had been made since the last Council meeting to Page 12
for consistency purposes.
Due to there being no Council or public comment, Mayor Thomas
entertained a motion.
Councilwoman Rogers moved to approve Ordinance 2010 -0 -20, second by
Councilman Cooper.
The MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
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B 2 nd Reading, Ordinance No. 2010 -0 -21 - Amending Article IV
(Peddlers, Solicitors, Canvassers) of Chapter 11 of the Code
of Ordinances
City Attorney Ansay read Ordinance 2010 -0 -21 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation. He referred to Page 6
and identified Section 11 -63(a) references Section 11 -73 and it should
be Section 11 -74. No other changes had been made since the first
reading.
Councilman Cooper was unable to find the section regarding the
requirement of fingerprints being in the second reading of the
ordinance. After looking more closely he found it under Section 11 -64
(10) .
Due to there being no further Council comment or public comment, Mayor
Thomas entertained a motion.
Councilwoman Rhodes moved to approve Ordinance 2010 -0 -21, second by
Councilwoman Rogers.
The MOTION CARRIED 4 -1. Councilman Cooper voted NO.
C. 1 St Reading, Ordinance No. 2010 -0 -22 - Amending Article III,
Section 21 -36.07 (Boat Docks and Slips) of the Land
Development Code
City Attorney Ansay read Ordinance 2010 -0 -22 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation. He commented on a
Section in the Land Development Code that was inconsistent with the
allocation ordinance from the last meeting. He spoke of the language
in 21- 36.07(c) no longer being required.
Councilwoman Rogers stated at the last meeting she had to abstain from
the vote and she also needed to abstain from this vote as well due to
owning property on Riverside Drive.
Councilman Cooper moved to approve Ordinance 2010 -0 -22, second by
Councilwoman Rhodes.
The MOTION CARRIED 4 -0. Councilwoman Rogers abstained. Form 8B is
attached and incorporated hereto.
D. Resolution No. 2010 -R -10 - Authorizing the establishment of
the City of Edgewater Manatee Trust Fund
City Attorney Ansay read Resolution 2010 -R -10 into the record.
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City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation. He identified an
addition to Item d on Page 5 with regard to "the lien shall be placed
on the real property, and may be compounded annually, that the excess
boat slip is assigned to.
Due to there being no Council or public comment, Mayor Thomas
entertained a motion.
Councilwoman Rhodes moved to approve Resolution 2010 -R -10, second by
Councilwoman Rogers.
The MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
E. Resolution No. 2010 -R -14 - Request to approve the Final
Millage Rates for Fiscal Year 2010/2011
City Attorney Ansay read Resolution 2010 -R -14 into the record.
Mayor Thomas asked if the roll back rate was 7.7 and they go to 6.59
and the house was not assessed as much as it was last year, don't the
taxes go down. Finance Director John McKinney informed him because
they are below roll back and as long as the assessed value stayed the
same or went down, they would pay less in taxes this year than they
did last year. The only way they would get the same amount of taxes
next year as they did this year is if they go with the roll back rate.
He then commented on the Save Our Homes recapture. The homes that
have benefitted from the 3% cap still haven't caught up with the
corrected assessed value so they are still seeing the cap of 3% annual
increase. That is capped at State Statute at 2.1% so they can only
grow by 2.1% due to the recapture.
City Manager Barlow further commented on people struggling with the
Save Our Homes recapture. Sooner or later it will meet in the middle
if they continue with this economy. Mr. McKinney referred to an
article in the newspaper talking about market value and assessed
value. If they look at the average homesteaded property in Edgewater,
they have an assessed value of $51,887. Their total tax bill would be
$1,306.60. He reported in August that Edgewater had seen an assessed
value decrease of 42% in three years.
Mr. McKinney went through the attached Powerpoint Presentation by
describing the Revenue Outlook and Budget Challenges with regard to
Debt Reduction. He spoke of doing everything they can to maintain the
same level of service. They have traded here and there to maintain.
He predicted next year would be the toughest year yet as they prepare
the budget. He further commented on reducing the total debt service
over $20 million since 2005.
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There was a brief discussion regarding how reducing the total debt
service helps the citizens of Edgewater and some of the things that
were done to reduce the debt.
Councilwoman Rogers informed Mr. McKinney what he had done was
refinanced because in another three to four years they are going to
have debt that is on suspension right now that is going to start
hitting them so what he has done is smooth the debt out but he had to
because they were in such dire straits so the City could continue to
run as it has run without cutting services or laying off people. They
may have a crunch next year because of property tax values. This
thing of reducing the City's debt by $20 million she felt was a
misrepresentation because it had only been smoothed out. Mr. McKinney
informed her they had definitely paid the debt. They have reduced the
debt load $20 million in five years. He commented on extending the
debt service on the Water /Sewer side by five years. He then commented
on having the money to pay off FIND. He has it set aside in its own
unreserved pot of money that acts as their cash flow. He spoke of not
incurring any new debt as a result of the refinancing. Because of the
new SBA rates, they were able to have an interest savings. Even
though they paid a $31,000 in additional interest over five years that
savings far outweighed the cost of increasing one time the ad valorem
rate. They were able to keep the ad valorem rates and utility rates
low across the board.
Councilwoman Rhodes commented on actually paying $20 million off of
the debt the City owed. Mr. McKinney informed her they had not
incurred any new debt to pay the $20 million off. City Manager Barlow
spoke of reducing the debt and refinancing which reduced the annual
debt service and extended some of that to smaller payments over a
longer period of time at the same time to be able to capture some
lower interest rates.
Mr. McKinney then commented on setting aside $500,000 annually on the
Water /Sewer side to make sure that when the debt services comes due in
four years, they have been able to smooth out those increases.
Mr. McKinney continued his presentation by describing the General Fund
Budget Challenges with regard to road resurfacing. He then described
the Enterprise Funds with regard to Rate Increases. There has been no
increase in two years in Refuse and Stormwater. He then described due
to the aging infrastructure and necessary improvements that needed to
be done to the Water and Sewer system plus the oncoming debt service
that will be here in four years that overall they are looking at a 31%
increase in order to fund all the necessary improvements and debt
service. He spoke of smoothing out the 30% increase over five years
at 6% per year by the annual increase on the water and sewer fees.
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Councilwoman Rhodes commented on the 6% per year and asked if it would
be 6% of what it is now or 6% of what it is going to be. Mr. McKinney
informed her it was every year compounding on itself. Councilwoman
Rhodes pointed out if they add 6% to a dollar this year and 6% to a
$1.06 next year and so on and so forth they would wind up with more
than 30 %. Councilman Cooper pointed out Mr. McKinney had said he may
not have to do 6% on the fifth year. Councilwoman Rhodes doesn't want
to see over the next five years the bill raise more than 30% than what
it is today.
City Manager Barlow commented on trying to plan further into the
future. He spoke of adjusting the rates every year through the fee
resolution. They will have the opportunity every year to reduce the
6% or increase the 6% based on the Consumer Price Index. They are not
locked into future years at 6% but for planning purposes for Staff
they needed some kind of direction. He further described reacting and
planning for tomorrow verses reacting to yesterday. That methodology
has proved to bring savings to Edgewater.
Mayor Thomas asked for public comment.
The following citizens spoke:
Dominic Capria, 606 Topside Circle, stated he felt the Finance
Director did a great job. He felt the questions asked by the Mayor
should have been asked before he voted the last time.
Carol Ann Stoughton, 2740 Evergreen Drive, asked what the current debt
of the City was. She felt it was a shame that Edgewater was the
highest comparing it to the millage rate of Volusia County and New
Smyrna Beach. She thinks there needs to be a change. There are
policemen in this town who don't compare in salaries to the firemen.
The firemen run this City. She felt the pensions being paid to
employees who are retired and still working needed to be addressed.
She commented on the difference in salaries paid to a fireman compared
to a policeman. She felt the garbagemen were doing a fantastic job
but that certain people weren't doing their job. She didn't think the
Mayor had done his job over the last four years and she hoped he
wouldn't get re- elected. They need someone to look into the finances
who isn't one of the good old boys in this City.
Mr. McKinney informed her the total debt service as of September 30,
2010 was $32,173,805, which they had reduced $20 million in six years.
In 2011 they are reducing the principle portion by $3,166,767. Of
that amount $921,000 is interest for both General Fund and Enterprise
Fund.
Bill Glaser, 1703 Needle Palm Drive, stated since the City blames Mr.
Gilreath for his 10% tax increase and the Chairman of the county
Council also blamed him for his taxes being increased by the County,
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he was curious how Mr. Gilreath arrived at raising his taxes 10% so he
e- mailed him and asked how they get the assessed value from the market
value or the just value. He further commented on Mr. Gilreath's
response, which he felt got complicated very quickly. He thought what
he was telling him was the computer did it.
Mike Visconti, 316 Pine Breeze Drive, stated his house three or four
years ago was worth more money then and he was paying less taxes. His
house is worth less money and he is paying more taxes. How did this
happen? City Manager Barlow explained for Mr. Visconti how the
recapture has affected his taxes.
Mr. Visconti then commented on cutting services. He suggested they
could cut the garbage pickup. This is the only city that has two
pickups a week. Other cities have one pickup a week. He felt half of
the population in Edgewater was senior citizens, who he felt don't
accumulate a lot of garbage. He asked how the other cities only
pickup once a week. He asked the Council to think about it.
Agnes Whitter, 223 Flagler Avenue, asked what the payoff dates on the
bond issues from 2002 and 2009 were. Mr. McKinney informed her the
2002 Bank of America would be paid off September 30, 2012. The 2009
bond was a seven year arm. Six years from today it would be called.
It was either a $3 million or $4 million call.
Don Garner, 2703 Tamarind Drive, stated he knew everyone was trying to
do the best job they could possibly do in not raising their taxes.
But for the last three years, going on four, he has seen nothing but
tax increases. He thought he was moving to a really good place but
the City is really changing his mind. He sees who runs this City. He
knows in his mind who runs this City. He asked if it was possible for
the Council to put a clause in the union contracts or any contracts
that when the cost of living and the economy get so bad they get no
pay raises. He lives on social security and asked when his last pay
raise was. He felt they needed to hold the line. Councilwoman
Bennington informed Mr. Garner the City employees had not received a
pay raise in three years. Councilwoman Rogers stated in a sense they
have because of the stipend so he is accurate and correct, it's just
worded differently. Mr. Garner told the Council not to gloss coat
this. The facts are there. People don't want to come in here because
they know they are talking to the wall. He urged the Council to do
something to hold the tax rate.
Jean Vogel, Swordfish Lane, Ranken Drive Homeowners, asked the Council
to go to the 6.36 millage rate rather than 6.591. They are justifying
it by saying it's to pave ten streets in Edgewater. Every time she
goes to the gas pumps she pays an additional 6 cents gas tax that the
County Council passed in order to give to the cities to pave roads.
She didn't know what has happened with the 6 cents. Councilwoman
Rhodes explained the City doesn't get 6 cents. Ms. Vogel stated she
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was under the impression the City gets a portion of the gas tax. She
felt what the Council was hearing from the citizens of Edgewater was
that they are tired of the increases in taxes. She then commented on
business going to New Smyrna because they have a lower millage rate.
She felt the City was out of line. These are tough times and the
people are asking them to help them lower the taxes. She asked
Council to in good faith consider going to the lower rate rather than
the 6.591. She felt it would show they are hearing the citizens and
that they care about them. She disclosed her taxes in Edgewater were
$3,000 a year and her total taxes were over $18,000 a year. She
respectfully requested they consider the lower rate.
Cynthia Degrammont, 213 Ranken Drive, stated they have seven homes for
sale, two are going into foreclosure in their neighborhood. They have
28 homes in their neighborhood. They aren't able to sell their homes
so they are going into foreclosures. She spoke of the banks not
helping them. They are the percentage of the money that is coming
into Edgewater but it won't be coming. They have two more people who
are going to put their house up for sale. It is taxes. They can pay
their houses off but they can't pay the taxes anymore. It's got to
give somewhere. She didn't know if they could make an exception for
the east side of U.S. #1 or certain areas. If they can go on the west
side of U.S. #1 and their taxes can go down between $200 and $800,
something's wrong. She spoke of wanting a streetlight. They don't
have police protection. For the money they are paying, they aren't
getting any special privilege. They take care of everything
themselves. She feels they should be getting something for their
taxes. She commented on taxes in her neighborhood ranging anywhere
from $4,800 to $32,000. A lot of people have been working overtime to
pay those bills.
Councilman Cooper commented on some of the concerns identified and
offered some explanation of what Edgewater was really up against with
regard to refinancing to stop the operating costs from going through
the roof. He then commented on being compared to New Smyrna all of
the time because of the population being so close. New Smyrna Beach
has over a $3 billion tax base. Edgewater's is down to $685,000,000.
He then spoke of New Smyrna Beach not having their utilities included
in the 3.35 rate that has been seen in the newspaper. They can't
compare apples to oranges. He then commented on putting off the road
resurfacing for five plus years. The last expert told them if they
didn't do the roads now, they would be completely rebuilding roads.
They have to spend money sometimes because if they don't it could cost
them twice as much the following year. He then commented on the
pensions and employees paying into their pension. He wasn't going to
take their pension away from them and would do everything he could to
support it and maybe get them pay a little higher contribution. He
informed the public corrections were currently being made to the
pensions. The rate they are at today is % higher than last year. He
spoke of the reduction in revenue the City has received from one year
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to the next. He briefly commented on the efforts being made to reduce
the budget. He feels the budget is high because they are forecasting
high. At six months, he's got their promise if the forecasts are too
high and they look like they are coming in under it, he can't reduce
their taxes but they will see a major reduction in the next year. He
then commented on concerns regarding the difference in pay between the
policemen and the firemen. They are doing the best they can. He
asked the citizens to understand that the %% as much as he didn't want
it he couldn't find a way pull it down.
Councilwoman Rhodes commented on the City employees not receiving a
raise in three years. This year they gave each employee a $500
stipend. She didn't believe the firemen had a union. City Manager
Barlow informed her they didn't have a contract. Councilwoman Rhodes
pointed out the police do have a union. She spoke of raising the rate
for entry level police officers being included in this budget because
they realize they are under the norm and can't attract good talent and
keep it. She had a problem with the people that say they don't hear
them. She lives in Edgewater and pays taxes. She can't afford it.
She is out of a job in a couple of months. She thinks everybody on
Council does the very best they can to keep the taxes as low as they
can. Nobody on Council wants to pay any more than they have to. She
encouraged anyone that may have an idea of how to lower taxes without
cutting services and spoke of being one of the few cities that have
been able to keep their current level of service. Other cities have
laid people off and cut services. She then agreed with Councilman
Cooper's comments regarding New Smyrna and pointed out New Smyrna has
five square miles more than Edgewater and probably has three times the
amount of staff. In Edgewater, they get value. She feels their
biggest assets are the employees. Until she leaves office, she is
going to do the best very she can by them. She then commented on the
firemen not having a union at the present time. They have been
trying to get a union for two years and it still hasn't happened. She
is going to deal with reality. She thinks she will fight to the very
end to keep their employees. They are losing policemen because they
are gong other places because they don't pay enough. They are trying
to rectify that. They can't expect a level of service for no money.
She then commented on doing the roads now for less or doing them later
for a lot more. She has lived in Edgewater for 30 years and has the
3% cap from Save Our Homes and her taxes are going up every year.
Everyone on the Council has the same problem the citizens have. They
hear the citizens and if they could do it lower, they would do it
lower.
Councilwoman Rogers stated she likes the employees and they do a good
job but she was not voted by the employees to this position. She was
voted by the people and their job is for the betterment of everyone,
not for the 189 employees of the City. She spoke of initially when
the millage rate was set at 7% she asked that it be set at 6 %. They
are the Council and are supposed to direct the staff, not staff
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directing them. She then commented on reality and perception with
regard to the Fire Department and unions. She spoke of people's
perception being that the Fire Department runs the City. They have a
strong Fire Department which she applauded them for. She wasn't
doubting the management or knocking it. The City of Edgewater can't
afford it. The City of Edgewater can't afford a lot of things but
unfortunately the City of Edgewater doesn't like to cut. The other
cities around them have as well as Volusia County. All they talk
about is quality of service. At the last Council meeting, they had
more people than they did during any of the budget workshops. There
are more people here tonight than they did at the last Council
meeting. This is the final night and they are studying the millage.
She made mention of the millage starting at 7 and going down to 6.36.
She then commented on the presentation regarding the City's roads,
which meant they would have to go up again to 6.59. The night they
set the millage at 7 and it was known that most likely they were going
to come down anyways. When they set the millage at 7 don't you think
that staff already knew the roads needed to be done and that figures
were already being ran and put together but then they set it at 7,
went down to 6.36, went up to 6.59 and Council did not direct the
staff to say they wanted the millage to come in here. She spoke of
social security being fixed and not increasing in the last two years.
She heard someone make mention that 50% of Edgewater's population are
social security recipients or the senior citizens. They have a good
majority of senior citizens in this City who have fixed incomes and no
pensions. She stated this is not entirely the City of Edgewater's
fault. They are only one piece of the TRIM notice. It is about time
that cities get together and start going to the State of Florida and
fighting on the Save Our Homes because that is what is killing them.
She then commented on her taxes going up. When she is 60 or 65 she
won't be able to afford to live here. Why stay here and make
relationships and work on something when it's not going to be
affordable. Unfortunately that is the reality of why they don't have
business in Edgewater. She applauded the Economic Development Board
for their efforts. She spoke of people looking at what Edgewater's
tax millage is. It is unfortunate that they have to have this kind of
a meeting but it is sadder that nobody was there during their budget
workshops. She then commented on the two Town Hall meetings she had.
She then spoke of New Smyrna Beach having a Budget Committee and the
people attending their meetings. She was going to vote no on the
millage tonight because it's still not as good as she thinks it should
be. She then commented on never going to a zero based budget.
Councilwoman Bennington agreed with Councilman Cooper and Councilwoman
Rhodes 100 %. She also agreed a little bit with Councilwoman Rogers.
They aren't elected to keep the employees happy. They are elected to
represent the people. She made mention of most of the employees
living in the City. If they lay off employees, they are laying off
people in the City that pay taxes that have a job that contribute to
the community. She has tossed around in her head over and over again
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who she owes her loyalty to. Do you keep your employees? Do you give
your employees a raise when they haven't had a raise when they deserve
a raise when they have been working for two years going on three
without anything? She then mentioned them having a job which is
something that a lot of people don't have right now. So who do you
owe your loyalty to, more to the people or more to the employees? Her
answer is they owe it to both because the employees are people in the
community too. They are elected to represent the people and that is
what they are trying to do.
Councilwoman Bennington then commented on the road resurfacing being
totally her suggestion. It wasn't staff's idea. They told them they
couldn't afford it and she said they needed to do it at $12 per year
average per house. Councilwoman Rogers had it wrong and it was her
suggestion and the Council agreed with her to have them go back and
figure out what it would cost in the millage.
Councilwoman Bennington stated she has lived in Edgewater for 35 years
and plans to die in the house she lives in right now. Her taxes over
the years have been all over the place. She commented on the service
and personnel that work for this City and provide public safety are
the best they could ever ask for. It is rough for everyone. She
spoke of her husband working at the Cape and not knowing from day to
day whether or not he is going to have a job but he's there and he's
doing his job. If the people think they don't care, they are
absolutely wrong. They do listen and they really do care. If they
didn't care they wouldn't be sitting on Council. It's not for her
self interest or anybody else's self interest that they make these
decisions. It is what they see in the best of the City in the future
of what they want for the City.
Mayor Thomas stated he hated taxes and wished there wasn't any.
Unfortunately to live the life they live, to be able to drive on paved
roads, to be able to flush your toilet, to be able to drink the water
and have garbage twice a week. Out of the 16 cities, they are the
only full service City in Volusia County and the only City that has an
animal shelter, which the voters voted in in 2004. He then spoke of
the citizens voting not to have condos. We have a little commercial
and a little bit more business. They are trying to shift the tax
burden from the resident and invite more commercial and business into
Edgewater. It is what you want out of your qluality of life. He
likes living in a City that doesn't have condominiums. He commented
on Daytona Beach Shores being the richest City in Volusia County. He
spoke of not being able to compare Edgewater to New Smyrna Beach
because of the beachfront property, the condominiums and the
commercial and industrial buildings they have. He doesn't mind paying
a little more to have his quality of life. We are a bedroom community
and the citizens are the tax burden. He appreciated everyone that
came to the meeting. He saw a lot of new faces and asked where they
were during the August budget workshops. They can't show up at the
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last minute and should have been there in August when they did the
workshops to tell them what service they wanted to cut.
Councilwoman Rogers wanted to clarify Councilwoman Bennington's
comments that she was wrong. She stated when the millage was set at 7
they were not talking about roads at that time. The roads came up
after the millage came down to 6.36. Then there was a road
presentation and then the millage went back up. She felt the
presentation should have been done when they set the millage at 7 or
sooner or better yet it was known that they were doing some kind of a
study and that was going to come about. That comes into play and does
affect their millage. That was her point.
Mayor Thomas entertained a motion.
City Attorney Ansay reminded Mayor Thomas that Mr. McKinney had to
describe the tentative millage for Operating and Voted Debt Service as
required by Florida Statute.
Mr. McKinney identified for the record the name of the Taxing
Authority being the City of Edgewater. The roll back rate was 7.7048
per $1,000. The percentage decrease over roll back was - 17.45 %. The
millage rate to be levied was 6.591. He asked Council for a motion on
the General Fund ad valorem tax rate of 6.591.
Councilwoman Bennington moved to adopt Resolution 2010 -R -14.
City Attorney Ansay pointed out the Resolution addressed both rates.
She suggested they do separate votes on the General and then they
would go to the debt service millage.
Councilwoman Bennington moved to adopt Resolution 2010 -R -14 with a
General Fund millage of 6.591, second by Councilwoman Rhodes.
The MOTION CARRIED 4 -1. Councilwoman Rogers voted NO.
Mr. McKinney identified for the record the name of the Taxing
Authority being the City of Edgewater. Roll back was non - applicable.
Percent decrease over roll back was non - applicable. The millage rate
to be levied was .0475 to pay in its entirety the debt service for
2011 on the Animal Shelter.
Councilwoman Bennington moved to adopt Resolution 2010 -R -14 approving
the debt service rate of .0475, second by Councilwoman Rhodes.
The MOTION CARRIED 4 -1. Councilwoman Rogers voted NO.
Mayor Thomas called a recess at this time. The meeting recessed at
7:36 p.m. and reconvened at 7:50 p.m.
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F. Resolution No. 2010 -R -15 - Request to approve the Final Budget
for Fiscal Year 2010/2011
City Attorney Ansay read Resolution 2010 -R -15 into the record.
Mr. McKinney made a staff presentation. The total budget he was
asking Council to approve was $39,253,527.
Mayor Thomas asked for Council comment, which there wasn't any.
Mayor Thomas then asked for public comment.
The following citizens spoke:
Gene Tasha, 1408 Travelers Palm Drive, stated $39 million in debt for
a City is unacceptable. He felt there had to be cuts somewhere. He
was okay with once a week garbage pickup. He then commented on the
Fire, Police and teacher's union. He votes for changing the pensions
to 401K's. He suggested they bring this up in the future so when the
teacher's union says they needed their pensions that they were willing
to give you 401K's and we'll match you dollar for dollar up to $10,000
or something like that. They can't keep paying into pension funds and
shelling out the money when they don't have it. He suggested a
finance committee get together and come up with suggestions and that
they invest in the future. He spoke of the debt that California is in
because of the teacher's union and the pensions they pay the teachers
and City workers.
Mayor Thomas confirmed that Mr. Tasha was allowed to come to the
Pension meetings. City Manager Barlow informed him those meetings
were open to the public. Mayor Thomas asked if he could apply to
serve on the board. City Manager Barlow informed him he could and he
encouraged all of the residents to be active and involved and apply to
serve on the City Boards. He also commented on the General Employees
Pension converting several years ago to the 401K verses the Defined
Benefit Plan.
Carol Ann Stoughton, 2740 Evergreen Drive, asked what happened to the
moneys that were allocated for the shelter and the shuffleboard
courts. They have a lot of things that people have not checked into.
She stated there was a fire union because they tried to keep her out
from being elected.
Mayor Thomas entertained a motion.
Councilwoman Rhodes moved to approve Resolution 2010 -R -15, second by
Councilman Cooper.
The MOTION CARRIED 4 -1. Councilwoman Rogers voted NO.
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G. Resolution No. 2010 -R -16 - Modifying administrative fees to
the Schedule of Costs /Fees relating to the City of Edgewater
Code of Ordinances, which includes Chapter 19 (Utilities) and
other administrative fees and costs
City Attorney Ansay read Resolution 2010 -R -16 into the record.
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation. He referred to Page 10
and informed Council City Attorney Ansay had brought something to his
attention regarding Chapter 10. They have a clause in there under
where it says "Cap for Civil Fines - A fine shall not accrue in the
amount of over $5,000. Once a fine reaches the amount of the cap, the
City will take the following actions" and it listed the actions.
City Attorney Ansay commented on this issue coming up recently when
they were dealing with some lien issues. She commented on reasons why
the Cap for Civil Fines is unusual, one being the $5,000 cap on liens,
which she has never seen before. She commented on another issue
associated with it was she didn't like the way it read right now in
that it provides that once the amount reaches the $5,000 then the City
is put in a position where it can place a lien on the property. She
felt the intent was they have certain actions they can take once it
reaches $5,000 to get essentially restitution but it somewhat
conflicts with Chapter 162 and their own Land Development Code
provisions that deal with placing liens. She felt it was open to a
lot of argument and opens the City up to a lot of exposure. She
recommended they strike the language. The Code Board has the power to
waive and reduce the amount once the property is brought into
compliance. She suggested they delete the paragraph that says "Cap
for Civil Fines ".
City Attorney Ansay suggested if the Council was inclined to approve
the resolution that they approve it on the condition that the
paragraph "Cap for Civil Fines" be removed.
City Manager Barlow continued his presentation by identifying on Page
21, Article X which established the fees for the boat slip allocation.
He then brought Council's attention to Page 30, Personnel and
Miscellaneous Fees. He then identified the Vehicle Impoundment Fee
under Police Department on Page 31.
Councilwoman Bennington referred to Page 10 - Animal Control and asked
about the emergency callout fee of $31.60 per hour and who pays it.
She presented a scenario of if a dog gets hit after hours. City
Manager Barlow informed her the City was paying it through the budget
but it gives them an opportunity to recoup those fees. He also
informed her that was more for an investigation for a dog bite or
whatever. He further explained the $31.60 is what it costs the
taxpayers to send the individual out.
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Councilwoman Bennington expressed concern with it referencing an
emergency call out but it doesn't declare what an emergency is and
having the ability to back bill someone. Councilman Cooper stated
purposely it doesn't say specifics so it can be assessed as needed.
Councilwoman Bennington questioned how they determine. City Manager
Barlow commented on criteria that dispatch had regarding when they can
be called out. He further explained every situation was different.
Councilwoman Rhodes pointed out they have a leash law. If a dog is
hit that dog is not on a leash. She felt the owner should be
responsible for the dog. Mayor Thomas asked how they would prove who
the owner is. Councilwoman Rhodes stated if it was tagged or chipped
then they could recoup. If it's not tagged or it is a stray, then
they can't recoup. This gives the opportunity to recoup whenever
possible.
Councilwoman Bennington asked about the boarding charges. She didn't
know they did boarding. City Manager Barlow informed her anything was
possible in the future. He spoke of being able to charge those if
they have to quarantine an animal and gives them the opportunity to
recoup the cost.
Councilman Cooper commented on it not stating anywhere what normal
business hours are. He asked what the hours were that the City were
covering and what latitudes are given to the citizens. City Manager
Barlow identified it depended on which department they were talking
about. Councilman Cooper felt the citizens shouldn't be subject to
their shifts. He felt the City should be responsible for a certain
time frame that works within the citizenry because they are paying for
it anyway.
City Manager Barlow further explained they aren't making money on
these and they are direct reimbursement. Councilman Cooper felt they
needed to have a set time period of twelve hours.
Councilwoman Bennington commented on Code Enforcement being a thorn in
her side. They work 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. five days a week and they
have people that know they won't have a Code Enforcement Officer out
there on the weekends and at night.
There was further discussion regarding normal business hours.
City Manager Barlow pointed out what they were discussing had been in
the resolution for quite some time and had not been an issue yet. He
also explained they had recouped some of the costs. Councilman Cooper
felt the Department Heads had been lenient with the citizens and he
wanted that to continue.
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Councilwoman Bennington made a suggestion that no animal leave the
shelter without being chipped. She commented on the cost that someone
would incur between getting an animal chipped and spayed /neutered.
She didn't think someone would take an animal for $90.
Due to there being no public comment, Mayor Thomas entertained a
motion.
Councilwoman Bennington made a motion to approve Resolution 2010 -R -16
removing the "Cap for Civil Fines" section, second by Councilwoman
Rhodes.
The MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
9. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
A. Economic Development Board - Mayor Thomas' appointment due to
the expired term of Robert Lott, who seeks reappointment
Mayor Thomas nominated Robert Lott.
Councilwoman Rhodes moved to approve Mayor Thomas' nomination to
reappoint Robert Lott to the Economic Development Board, second by
Councilwoman Bennington.
The MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
10. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Authorization to extend the Increase Reclaim Customer
Initiative as set forth in Resolution 2009 -R -24
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Mayor Thomas stated they are allowed to dump 833,000 gallons a day
into the Indian River. This goes with his goals to reduce it to zero.
He was very happy about this.
Councilman Cooper stated when he asked to have this put in three years
ago they would done a lot better. He spoke of this still benefitting
the City and it being revenue generating. He felt this was a good
thing.
Mayor Thomas asked for public comment.
The following citizen spoke:
Gene Tasha, 1408 Travelers Palm Drive, commented on water being the
most valuable resource on earth next to oil. He felt reclaimed water
would be an asset to the community to not dump it back into the river.
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Why use fresh water when you can use reclaimed water. If the City can
make a buck off selling used water to the citizens, promote it by all
means.
Mayor Thomas entertained a motion.
Councilman Cooper made a motion to authorize an extension to the
Increase Reclaim Initiative for one year to terminate on September 30,
2011, second by Councilwoman Rogers.
The MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
B. Authorization to extend the reduction of fees for Annexation
of Non - residential property and other related fees
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Councilman Cooper stated this was set up so they could reduce the fees
to bring people in on a labor generated basis. City Manager Barlow
informed him that was not for the annexation. It was based on one
year of their projected ad valorem taxes at the current millage rate.
This allows staff to make the reductions.
Councilwoman Rhodes stated this is one of the things they are doing to
try to bring business into the City.
Due to there being no public comment, Mayor Thomas entertained a
motion.
Councilwoman Rhodes moved to approve Resolution 2010 -R -12, second by
Councilman Cooper.
The MOTION CARRIED 4 -1. Councilwoman Rogers voted NO.
C. Approval of the State Revolving Fund Loan Agreements for the
Southeast Water Storage and Pump Station and four New Water
Supply Wells in an amount not to exceed $449,749 and
authorization for the City Manager to execute the Agreements
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Councilman Cooper confirmed this was a budgeted item. City Manager
Barlow informed him it was.
Mayor Thomas asked for public comment.
The following citizen spoke:
Carol Ann Stoughton, 2740 Evergreen Drive, wanted to know if any of
the water money for the wells was for the Restoration project. City
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Manager Barlow informed her it was for the Water Supply Plan for our
consumptive use permit.
Ms. Stoughton wanted to know how much money had been spent for
infrastructure as far as developers who agreed to develop and they
still haven't come to town.
Mayor Thomas entertained a motion.
Councilman Cooper made a motion to authorize the City Manager to
execute the Loan Agreements for the Water Supply Wells and the
Southeast Water Storage and Pump Station, second by Councilwoman
Rhodes.
The MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
D. Authorization for the City Manager to execute the insurance
binder for Health /Dental /Life and LTD for the fiscal year
2010/2011 in the amount of $2,085,103
City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation.
Councilman Cooper asked about the new healthcare going up again. City
Manager Barlow informed him a lot of it was based on our claims
history. He wants to look at some different programs they could
consider to try to make a healthier workforce, which would bring down
their claims history and their premiums.
Due to there being no public comment, Mayor Thomas entertained a
motion.
Councilwoman Bennington moved to approve the authorization for the
City Manager to execute the insurance binder for Health /Dental /Life
and LTD for fiscal year 2010/2011, second by Councilwoman Rhodes.
The MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
11. OFFICER REPORTS
A. City Clerk
City Clerk Wenzel reported to the Council they would have a field trip
of 3 rd graders from Indian River Elementary School on October 5 th come
to City Hall to take a tour of the complex.
City Clerk Wenzel then reported she would be at the City Clerk
Conference in Orlando from October 10 through October 15th and would
not be in the office last week. It would be her final conference
towards her education points for her CMC.
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City Clerk Wenzel informed the public they were seeking applicants for
several of the Advisory Boards.
B. City Attorney
City Attorney Ansay had nothing at this time.
C. City Manager
City Manager Barlow presented Council with the Event Action Plan for
JamFest 2010 and asked Fire Chief Steve Cousins to come up and provide
a brief overview of the event, which he did at this time.
Councilwoman Bennington stated she heard that they weren't going to
have the additional parking because the gentleman wouldn't move his
cows. Fire Chief Cousins informed her it was still under negotiation.
Councilwoman Bennington expressed her concern with the parking. Fire
Chief Cousins commented on the specifics that went into the parking.
City Manager Barlow elaborated on the mandated training that City
staff has gone through over the years with regard to the National
Incident Management System.
City Manager Barlow further commented on different training events the
City has hosted.
Councilwoman Bennington commented on how smooth the event went last
year.
Councilman Cooper commented on how well everyone involved has worked
together. He asked if they went over terrorist type things such as
bomb plans. Fire Chief Cousins commented on the training not
differing much more if it happened here or happened out there. He
commented on communicating with neighboring cities and emergency
management and the agencies that would come into play. He further
commented on taking standard precautions and looking for things that
are out of sorts.
City Manager Barlow then commented on the tentative City Council
transition schedule of meetings for the next six months that was
provided to Council.
City Manager Barlow commented on having an orientation tentatively
scheduled for somewhere between December 7th and December Stn to educate
the new Councilmembers. He also encouraged the returning Council to
attend as well.
City Manager Barlow also commented on wanting to have joint workshops
with the Police /Fire /General Employees Pension Boards. He also wanted
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to have a joint workshop with the Planning & Zoning Board and the
Economic Development Board as well.
City Manager Barlow then commented on the maps and preliminary
findings from a recent DOT study as it related to median modifications
that he provided to Council. He informed everyone there would be a
public meeting held October 7th in the Council Chambers from 5:00 p.m.
to 7:00 p.m.
City Manager Barlow commented on the article he put in Council's boxes
that was in yesterday's paper regarding the moratorium on pain
clinics.
12. CITIZEN COMMENTS
The following citizen spoke:
Dominic Capria, 606 Topside Circle, stated they mentioned there were
no increases for the last two years. Not true. There were some
increases to the tune of up to $25,000.
Mr. Capria stated the firemen were doing a great job and he wasn't
against the firemen. He commented on a fireman that makes $20 an hour
for a 40 hour week, he would get $41,600. With overtime, it becomes
$55,000 or $60,000 a year.
Mr. Capria wanted to see people put in applications for the Charter
Review Committee. He mentioned people that are on it that have been
on it since day one and he felt there should be a time when they have
to reapply due to other people wanting to be on it such as himself.
Councilwoman Rhodes informed Mr. Capria the Charter Review Committee
was every five years and Council picks. She told him to speak with
his Councilperson.
Mr. Capria pointed out they don't know if there is an opening. He
didn't know at the time it came up. When he asked to be on it he had
already made up his mind for somebody else.
Councilwoman Rhodes informed him it comes up every five years and it
is on the agenda when they pick the members. Four years from now
there would be another Charter Review committee. Mr. Capria asked why
it can't be on a regular basis and only comes up every five years.
Councilwoman Rhodes informed him it was in the Charter that it is
every five years.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Councilwoman Rhodes moved
to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:49 p.m.
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Minutes submitted by:
Lisa Bloomer, CMC
Attest: APPROVED:
City of Edgewater, Florida
Bonnie Wenzel, City Clerk Michael L. Thomas, Mayor
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FORM 8B MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR
COUNTY MUNICIPAL AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS
LAST NAME —FIRST NAME — MIDDLE NAME NAME OF BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY, OR COMMITTEE
Debra J. Rogers City Council
MAILING ADDRESS THE BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY OR COMMITTEE ON
P.O. Box 1218 WHICH I SERVE IS A UNIT OF:
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WHO MUST FILE FORM 8B
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This form is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on an appointed or elected board, council,
commission, authority, or committee. It applies equally to members of advisory and non - advisory bodies who aCg7tgatel&with a voting
conflict of interest under Section 112.3143, Florida Statutes.
Your responsibilities under the law when faced with voting on a measure in which you have a conflict of interest will vary greatly depending
on whether you hold an elective or appointive position. For this reason, please pay close attention to the instructions on this form before
completing the reverse side and filing the form.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 112.3143, FLORIDA STATUTES
A person holding elective or appointive county, municipal, or other local public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which
inures to his or her special private gain or loss. Each elected or appointed local officer also is prohibited from knowingly voting on a mea-
sure which inures to the special gain or loss of a principal (other than a government agency) by whom he or she is retained (including the
parent organization or subsidiary of a corporate principal by which he or she is retained); to the special private gain or loss of a relative; or
to the special private gain or loss of a business associate. Commissioners of community redevelopment agencies under Sec. 163.356 or
163.357, F.S., and officers of independent special tax districts elected on a one -acre, one -vote basis are not prohibited from voting in that
capacity.
For purposes of this law, a "relative" includes only the officer's father, mother, son, daughter, husband, wife, brother, sister, father -in -law,
mother -in -law, son -in -law, and daughter -in -law. A "business associate" means any person or entity engaged in or carrying on a business
enterprise with the officer as a partner, joint venturer, coowner of property, or corporate shareholder (where the shares of the corporation
are not listed on any national or regional stock exchange).
ELECTED OFFICERS:
In addition to abstaining from voting in the situations described above, you must disclose the conflict:
PRIOR TO THE VOTE BEING TAKEN by publicly stating to the assembly the nature of your interest in the measure on which you
are abstaining from voting; and
WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE VOTE OCCURS by completing and filing this form with the person responsible for recording the min-
utes of the meeting, who should incorporate the form in the minutes.
APPOINTED OFFICERS:
Although you must abstain from voting in the situations described above, you otherwise may participate in these matters. However, you
must disclose the nature of the conflict before making any attempt to influence the decision, whether orally or in writing and whether made
by you or at your direction.
IF YOU INTEND TO MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH THE VOTE WILL BE
TAKEN:
• You must complete and file this form (before making any attempt to influence the decision) with the person responsible for recording the
minutes of the meeting, who will incorporate the form in the minutes. (Continued on other side)
APPOINTED OFFICERS (continued)
• A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the agency.
• The form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed.
IF YOU MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION EXCEPT BY DISCUSSION AT THE MEETING:
• You must disclose orally the nature of your conflict in the measure before participating.
• You must complete the form and file it within 15 days after the vote occurs with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the
meeting, who must incorporate the form in the minutes. A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the
agency, and the form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed.
DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL OFFICER'S INTEREST
Debra J. Rogers , hereby disclose that on September 27 20 10
(a) A measure came or will come before my agency which (check one)
III inured to my special private gain or loss;
inured to the special gain or loss of my business associate,
inured to the special gain or loss of my relative,
inured to the special gain or loss of b
whom I am retained; or
inured to the special gain or loss of , which
is the parent organization or subsidiary of a principal which has retained me.
(b) The measure before my agency and the nature of my conflicting interest in the measure is as follows:
I currently own property on Riverside Drive that is for sale. I own two parcels that each have a
right to dockage and slips. An issue regarding the number of dock slips has been brought to the
attention of the City Manager. I am awaiting a written response regarding my rights to dockage
and slips.
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NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES §112.317, A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIRED DISCLOSURE
CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAY BE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: IMPEACHMENT,
REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT, DEMOTION, REDUCTION IN SALARY, REPRIMAND, OR A
CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $10,000.
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Final Public Hearing
September 27, 2010
Revenue Outlook
Historical Property Values & Ad Valorem Tax
Yr Value Mills Tax GF Budget
FY05 $ 664,137,932 - 6.45 $4,125,604 $13,194,640
FY06 $ 812,943,450- 6.45 $5,045,677 $14,136,921
FY07 $1,089,419,939- 5.70 $5,983,622 $14,107,382
FY08 $1,195,974,542 - 5.20 $6,053,935 $13,934,557
FY09 $ 981,617,652 - 5.90 $5,606,749 $14,356,423
FY10 $ 822,343,254- 6.36 $4,968,598 $12,544,666
FY11 $ 685,099,203 - 6.591 $4,289,714 $12,197,558
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Revenue Outlook
Revenue Outlook 2011 and Beyond
• Property Tax Outlook
— FY 2011 — (16.3 %) -111
— FY 2012 — (17.0 %) kAj
— FY2013 -0%
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Budget Challenges
Debt Reduction
General Fund Enterprise Funds Reduction
• 2005 - $9,857,233 • $37,001,425
• 2006 - $8,883,985 • $34,625,837 • $3,348,836
• 2007 - $7,618,910 • $31,720,482 • $4,170,430
• 2008 - $6,070,152 • $28,841,268 • $4,427,972
• 2009 - $4,649,000 • $25,958,775 • $4,303,645
• 2010 - $3,376,805 • $23,433,708 • $3,797,262
Total Reduction $20,048,145
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Budget Challenges
Debt Reduction
General Fund Enterprise Funds
.2011 $ 682,560 •$1,562,938
. 2012 $ 740,725 •$1,619,286
. 2013 $ 484,168 •$1,688,790
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Budget Challenges
General Fund unfunded CIP
STREETS TO BE RESURFACED COST $ Millage
Pine Tree Dr 442 to 12th $65,120.00 0.1000
Riverview Dr & Monson Rd $29,600.00 0.0455
Evergreen Ave US to Riverside $17,390.00 0.0267
Mockingbird Lane $9,620.00 0.0148
Orange Ave US1 to Riverside $18,500.00 0.0284
Thomas St US] to Riverside $17,020.00 0.0261
Wildwood Dr * $79,032.00 0.1214
Lone Pine Dr * $11,544.00 0.0177
Cherrywood Dr * $25,530.00 0.0392
Pines Edge Ct " $9,768.00 0.0150
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Enterprise Funds
Rate Increase
•Water / Sewer 6%
• Refuse 0%
• Stormwater 0%
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Resolution 2010 -R -14
Operating
•Name of the Taxing Authority — City of Edgewater
-Rolled Back rate - $7.7048
•Percentage decrease over Rolled Back — (17.45 %)
•Millage rate to be levied - $6.591
Voted Debt Service
• Name of the Taxing Authority — City of Edgewater
-Rolled Back rate - $7.7048
•Percentage decrease over Rolled Back — n/a
•Millage rate to be levied - $0.0475
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Resolution 2010 -R -15
Tentative Summary of Funds
•Revenues - $39,253,527
•Expenditures - $39,253,527
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