09-03-1997 - Special
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CITY COUNCIL OF EDGEWATER
SPECIAL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 3, 1997
7:00 P.M.
COMMUNITY CENTER
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
vice Mayor Martin called the Special Meeting to order at 7:00
p.m. in the Community Center.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Jack HaYman
Councilman Danny Hatfield
Vice Mayor Louise Martin
Councilman Michael Hays
Councilman David Mitchum
City Attorney Krista Storey
City Manager George McMahon
city Clerk Susan Wadsworth
Police Chief Lawrence Schumaker
Excused
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MEETING PURPOSE
vice Mayor Martin explained the purpose of the meeting is to
certify the results of the primary election held September 2,
1997, Res. 97-R-21 and to hold public hearings on the proposed
millage rate of 6.44000 and Res. 97-R-22 adopting tentative
budget for fiscal year 1997/98.
City Clerk Wadsworth read Res. 97-R-21. She presented background
information regarding the election results and absentee ballots
issued.
Councilman Mitchum made a motion to approve Res. 97-R-21, second
by Councilman Hatfield. The motion CARRIED 3-0.
City Clerk Wadsworth stated for the General Election, Myron
Hammond and Louise Martin will be on the ballot. Judith
Lichter's name will also appear on the ballots as well as the
other candidates.
Councilman Hatfield congratulated Ms. Lichter.
vice Mayor Martin opened the public hearing for Res. 97-R-22.
City Manager McMahon made a presentation regarding the tentative
budget for FY 97/98 in the amount of $6,803,338.00. This is a
decrease, over the current year budget, of $98,581.00 and a
decrease in the millage rate of 6.44000 mills.
Finance Director Fred Munoz went over a packet presented to
Council which included the 1996 Ad Valorem Tax Profile, Where
Have We Been and What Have We Done - a chronological list of some
of the major projects the city has done over the past eight
years, FY 97/98 expenditures, and an extract of the 97/98 budget.
Mr. Munoz spoke about the population growth and construction
activity in Edgewater.
Mr. Munoz made a graph presentation pertaining to the financial
results of the City.
Mr. Munoz commented on the level of service the City provides as
far as EMT services.
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Mr. Munoz spoke about where the City has been with the millage
rate over the past few years. He went on to speak about the
taxable value base, per capita taxable value, and the total taxes
levied.
Mr. Munoz went over a comparison between Edgewater and New Smyrna
Beach.
Mr. Munoz elaborated on the millage rate and taxes for FY 97/98.
He went on to speak about the tentative budget for FY 97/98.
City Manager McMahon spoke about the problems with the Water
Plant ten years ago. He went on to speak about the sewer plant
not being sized for serving the population growth in Edgewater.
Mr. Munoz continued his presentation regarding the FY 97/98
tentative budget.
There was a brief discussion regarding state mandated
requirements and the cost to operate the Water & Sewer Plants.
Mr. Munoz briefly spoke about the City newsletter and the
brochure done by the Economic Development Board.
vice Mayor Martin asked for citizen input.
Paul Jenkins, 2029 Willow Oak Drive, spoke about tiered water
rates and the 10% utility tax. He feels everyone should pay an
equal rate.
Mike Visconti, 316 pine Breeze Drive, feels Parks & Recreation is
under budget and should get a little more money for the work they
do to keep the parks and recreation alive.
City Manager McMahon elaborated on the budget for Parks and
Recreation being lower this year than last year because of a
building that was going to be constructed on the 26-acres.
Parks & Recreation Director Jack Corder presented a status report
on the recreation building. This will be brought back to
Council.
City Manager McMahon spoke about the job reclassification plan
and this being charged in the General Fund.
Jake Lodico, 302 N. Riverside Drive, feels the City is doing well
with taxes. He spoke about cutting back on things we don't need
specifically in the Parks & Recreation Department. We don't need
more, we need to take care of what we have.
Vice Mayor Martin closed the public hearing.
Councilman Mitchum read Res. 97-R-22.
Councilman Hatfield made a motion to approve Res. 97-R-22, second
by Councilman Mitchum.
City Manager McMahon agreed to discuss the budget with anyone who
is interested.
The motion CARRIED 3-0.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Councilman Mitchum
made a motion to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
Lisa Kruckmeyer
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