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CITY COUNCIL OF EDGEWATER
APRIL 16, 1990
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Mitchum called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Center.
ROLL CALL
Mayor David Mitchum
Councilman Dan Hatfield
Councilmember Gigi Bennington
Councilman Russell Gold
Councilman Thomas Fish
City Attorney Josel Alvarez
City Manager Elly Johnson
City Clerk Susan Wadsworth
Chief Lawrence Schumaker
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INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Reverend Roger Miracle, Friendship Baptist Church, delivered the invocation.
There was a pledge of allegiance to the Flag.
PROCLAMATION - IIDRINKING WATER WEEKII MAY 6-12, 1990
Mayor Mitchum read the proclamation which will be presented to the Water
Department.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Special Meetina of March 26, 1990 - Councilman Gold moved for approval.
Councilmember Bennington seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-1. Councilman
Hatfield voted NO as he was not at that meeting.
Reaular Meetina of April 2, 1990 - Councilman Fish moved they approve the minutes
of the April 2nd meeting. Councilman Hatfield seconded the motion. Motion
CARRIED 4-1. Mayor Mitchum voted No as he was not at that meeting.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mayor Mitchum advised there will be a three minute time limit unless Council
wishes otherwise.
John Siburn, Connecticut Avenue, stated held read about the flat 10% on utility
and wi th the increase in franch i se taxes, he I s payi ng more than 10% on his
services from the telephone, gas, etc. He asked what the 10% is going to be
since hels paying more than that now. Mayor Mitchum explained they'll address
that in the hearing later on the agenda.
Georae Ewina, 2923 Royal Palm, stated the last meeting was conducted in a
pleasant manner with a lot of humility and was the best held ever attended. He
asked who decides whether there is citizen participation for special meetings
or workshops. Mayor Mitchum replied Council makes the decision. Mr. Ewing
pointed out he's been at a couple of meetings and was shut off by the Mayor and
other Council members hadnlt been consulted and they weren't asked their wishes.
He added if a decision was made before those meetings, someone violated the
Sunshine Law. Mr. Johnson explained the Mayor controls the meetings and most
workshops are discussions between staff and Council and most workshops don1t have
public participation but the decision is made by Council. Mayor Mitchum stated
Council adopted Roberts Rules of Order and the Mayor is Chairman of the Council
and holds the pace. Mayor Mitchum called time. Councilman Gold agreed he could
continue. Mr. Ewing recalled the meetings where he was not permitted to
participate, adding that citizens would like the Mayor to announce at the
beginning of the meeting what will be the Council wishes for that meeting. He
pointed out under Citizen Comments, a Councilman can allow a citizen to continue
without a full Council vote. He asked if that applies to a workshop or special
meeting. Mayor Mitchum explained one Council member can and any time they want
to hear from anyone person, they can do so. There was further discussion
between Mayor Mitchum and Mr. Ewing regarding Roberts Rules of Order and the
duties of the Mayor at Council meetings.
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CITIZEN COMMENTS (Continued)
Georae Ewina (Continued) Mr. Ewing asked if he would be recognized at a meeting.
Mayor Mitchum replied it depends on the circumstances. Councilman Fish stated
he1s asking for a blanket answer and it depends on the circumstances and the
subject and whether they want input and that would cover every meeting.
Councilmember Bennington stated Council has always done business at a special
meeting for Council to take action on a specific item the meeting was called for
and workshops are for Council to discuss with staff or whoever they choose to
and with neither one, workshop or special meeting, does Council have to allow
citizen input. She added it would depend on the meeting. Mr. Ewing stated some
people want to talk about specific items on the agenda but weren't' allowed.
Mayor Mitchum called a 6-minute time limit, asking if Council wished him to
proceed. Councilman Hatfield suggested when the City Attorney arrives, he could
have a chance to talk later in the meeting and could address it more fully then.
Mr. Ewing stated most people follow Roberts Rules in most cases until they get
the gaveL Counci 1 member Bennington pointed out they have Roberts Ru les of
Order and Council can set their own rules.
Mr. Norman Billups was escorted from the meeting at this time by Chief Schumaker
at the request of Mayor Mitchum, due to loud, disruptive language.
Harry Jones, 3035 Tamarind, reminded Council they were elected to overlook the
running of the City and they can delegate authority but not responsibil ity
regarding the amendment to the agreement for the Dyer, Riddle, Mills & Precourt.
He said held like to know how much Dyer, Riddle has received from the City with
a summary of what they. ve done. He impressed upon Council the difference between
authority and responsibility.
CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items on the consent agenda for this meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Mike Hays' re: financial Dlannina for the C.I.P.
Mike Hayes, 2319 Umbre 11 a Tree, stated 1 ast week the House passed HB 1827
regarding disclosure for State bond issues before they're sold. He added they
want to know, and have the right to know, how much it costs and who gets the
money and if that money is being spent wisely.
Mr. Hays asked who's been retained as Financial Advisor for the CIP and what date
was that person hired. Mayor Mitchum replied it's Raymond James. Mr. Johnson
explained it was 2 to 3 months ago at a Council meeting and he can get the date.
Mr. Hays asked if the Advisor is actively selling bonds on Wall Street. Mr.
Johnson replied he works for the City and not for the bond houses and just
advises the City and part of their agreement is they couldn't do it for the City.
Mr. Hays asked if the Financial Advisor has given them a quote and how much it
was. Mr. Johnson replied helll get the information and none will be bid until
bonds are issued. Mr. Hays asked what the Financial Advisor said the other fees
should be. Mr. Johnson explained he doesn't set those and the City approved an
underwrite some time ago, A. G. Edwards, and a Bond Attorney, Dan Livermore, and
those contracts were negotiated by this Council and are on file at City Hall if
he wants to review them. Mr. Hays asked if the Financial Advisor gives them
estimates of those fees. Mr. Johnson replied no.
Mr. Hays asked who the underwriter is for these bonds. Mr. Johnson replied A.
G. Edwards. Mr. Hays asked the association between the two. Mr. Johnson replied
none, and there cannot be, and they all work together but are not related. Mr.
Hays asked if the underwriter gave them a written quote for his fees. Mr.
Johnson replied it was negotiated prior to last July. Mayor Mitchum explained
they submitted competitive proposals and they were in the range of others and
then those fees were negotiated. Mr. Hays asked if they invited bids for
underwriters. Mayor Mitchum replied yes.
Mr. Hays asked who is bond counsel for the CIP. Mayor Mitchum replied Dan
Livermore of Livermore, Klein & Lott from Jacksonville. Mr. Hays asked the fee
for bond counsel. Mayor Mitchum said it was done at a public meeting and those
records are in City Hall.
Mr. Hays asked if the City Attorney gave them a quote for his fee for this
project. Mayor Mitchum replied yes, it was separate from bond counsel and from
his contract and was not under his scope of services.
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NEW BUSINESS (Continued)
Mr. Mike Hays' re: financial planning for the C.I.P. (Continued)
City Attorney Alvarez arrived at this time, 7:21 p.m.
Mr. Hays asked if bonds will go on open market. Mayor Mitchum replied that's
premature and they don't know yet. Mr. Johnson explained A. G. Edwards can
purchase the bonds themselves or sell part of them or have co-underwriters to
assist them, and when the City goes through the process and comes up with the
interest rate, at that time the bond houses will buy them and disburse them and
try to sell them in various ways. Mr. Hays asked if it will be competitive bid
or negotiated sale. Mr. Johnson replied they'll make a recommendation to
Council. Mr. Hays asked if they've made a decision. Mr. Johnson replied no.
Mr. Hays asked the amount of the entire engineering fee and how much has been
paid to date. Mayor Mitchum replied engineers are consulting and each job is
done under separate contract and fees are public record. Mr. Hays asked if the
figures will include fees paid to them. Mayor Mitchum said it would be his
request and it's public record. Mr. Hays asked if after they sell the bonds,
do they stop paying it, or sell the bonds for the engineers. Mr. Johnson replied
their contract is for design and building for the CIP and it's not based on sale
of the bonds. Mr. Hays asked what the estimated dollar amount will be. Mr.
Johnson explained it's an estimate based on the total cost. Mr. Hays asked if
it's according to the bond. Mr. Johnson explained it has nothing to do with
the bond, their contract is to design a CIP and build, and they deal with the
State for approvals, which aren't related to the bond.
Mr. Hays asked the members of the financial team. Mayor Mitchum replied the
principals are the engineers, Dyer, Riddle, Mills & Precourt; Dan Livermore as
bond counsel; the City Attorney; A. G. Edwards as investment banker; and Raymond
James as Financial Advisor.
Mr. Hays asked if the $3 million plus seed money was a bond anticipation note.
Mr. Johnson replied yes, it was $4.7 million last August.
Mr. Hays asked if a member of United Taxpayers of Edgewater could be a member
of this or be allowed to be present at these CIP planning meetings to help them
gather information. Mayor Mitchum replied the meetings are public in the City
Hall conference room and they are posted.
Mr. Hays asked wha't opt ions they chose and what percent of each opt ion wi 11
repay the bonds. Mr. Johnson explained they don't know the rate for the amount
from the State Revolving Fund and it will be backed by revenues from water and
sewer and utility taxes until special assessments have been perfected and at that
point, utility tax will be relieved as an obligation and special assessment will
take over. Mr. Hays asked if they know what percent will be special assessment.
Mr. Johnson replied they donlt go by percent, they want to know if there's ade-
quate revenue to debt service, but won't know until the closing of the loan for
the sewer plant. He added the 1991 loan year is when they'll get the system
and they had money for low pressure but now donlt have it all for gravity and
donlt know the amount. He pointed out the water plant and water lines will be
done through bond issue and will be based on revenues and special assessments,
and depends on the final figure and how they qualify for State Revolving Funds.
Mr. Hays asked about the revenue bond. Mr. Johnson exp 1 a i ned they have to
perfect a special lien.
Mr. Johnson suggested he see Susan Wadsworth and fill out a request and she'll
get the information for him.
ORDINANCES, PUBLIC HEARINGS, AND RESOLUTIONS
FIRST READING:
Ord. 90-0-14 Repea ling Ord. 89-0-11. which regulates outdoor display and storage,
as recommended by land Development and Regulatory Agency - Mr. Johnson read the
ordinance. Ord. 90-0-14 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 89-0-11 WHICH REGULATES OUTDOOR
DISPLAY AND STORAGE IN ITS ENTIRETY; CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION, A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE,AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Fish moved
they adopt 90-0-14. Councilman Hatfield seconded the motion. Mr. Johnson
pointed out this was based on the recommendation from the Land Development and
Regulatory Agency regarding outdoor display. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
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ORDINANCES. PUBLIC HEARINGS. AND RESOLUTIONS (Continued)
FIRST READING: (Continued)
Ord. 90-0-15 Adopting 1990 Nat;onal Electr;cal Code and amending C;tv's
Electr;cal Code as recommended bv Bu;ld;ng Trades ReQulatory and Appeals Board
Mayor Mitchum read the ordinance. Ord. 90-0-15 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE III,
ELECTRICAL CODE, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA,
BY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 1990 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE; BY AMENDING THE
CITY'S ELECTRICAL CODE REQUIRING CERTIFICATION TO INSTALL OR REPAIR ELECTRICAL
WIRING, BY REQUIRING A CERTIFIED MASTER OR JOURNEYMAN TO DO ANY ELECTRICAL
CONSTRUCTION, BY REQUIRING THAT ALTERATIONS BY AN OWNER/BUILDER EXCLUDE CHANGES
IN SWIMMING POOLS, HOT TUBS, SPAS, AND THE LIKE, BY PROVIDING LIMITATIONS ON
EXPIRATION OF PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS, BY REGULATING AND REQUIRING LOCATION OF
EMERGENCY LIGHTS, BY PROVIDING STANDARDS FOR OVERHEAD CONDUITS, BY PROVIDING
REGULATIONS FOR THE WIRING OF PUBLIC GARAGES, CEILING FANS, FIXTURES, ALUMINUM
CABLE, BY REGULATING THE RENEWAL OF NOTICES OF CERTIFICATION OF COMPETENCY, AND
PROVIDING FEE CHANGE; CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE,AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Bennington moved to adopt 90-0-
15. Councilman Fish seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Ord. 90-0-16 Amend;ng App. A. Zoning. Section 706.00 IIFences. Walls & Hedgesll
bv chang;ng maximum allowable fence height on front and s;de yards of corner lots
from 3211 to 4811 - Mayor Mitchum read this ordinance. Ord. 90-0-16 - AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING APPENDIX A,
ZONING, SECTION 706.00, "FENCES, WALLS AND HEDGES II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, BY CHANGING 32 INCH CHAIN LINK OR NON-OPAQUE
FENCE (FOR TRAFFIC VISIBILITY) TO 4 FEET; CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION, A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE,AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Gold moved
for approval of 90-0-16. Councilmember Bennington seconded the motion. Motion
CARRIED 5-0.
Ord. 90-0-17 AmendinQ Art. II. Section 11-26 bv regulating sol;citations after
dark - Mayor Mitchum read the Ordinance. Ord. 90-0-17 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE II, SECTION 11-26
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, BY REGULATING SOLIC-
ITING AFTER DARK; CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE,AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Bennington moved to TABLE this
until the next meeting because this ordinance doesn't address everything in her
motion and she'd like to write up one and go over it with the City Attorney.
Councilman Hatfield seconded the motion, if it were for the next meeting. Motion
CARRIED 5-0.
Res. 90-R-19 Appo;nt;ng one member to Mer;t Board due to resignation of Marvin
Owens (Tabled March 19. 1990) - Councilman Hatfield moved to take it off the
table. Councilman Fish seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Mayor Mitchum requested nominations. Councilman Gold nominated Doris Patterson.
There were no other nominations. Mayor Mitchum read the Resolution. Res.90-R-
19-A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, APPOINTING
ONE MEMBER TO THE MERIT BOARD OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR
A TERM OF OFFICE; PROVIDING FOR RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES AND RESPONSIBILITIES;
REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. He read the name of Doris Patterson for an unexpired three year term to
end June 3, 1992. Councilman Hatfield moved they accept Resolution 90-R-19.
Councilman Gold seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Res. 90-R-26 Appo;nt;ng one member to BeautUicat;on Committee due to resignation
of Lisa Weber - Mayor Mitchum requested nominations. Councilman Hatfield
nominated John Antienowicz. Councilman Fish nominated John Gross. Councilmember
Bennington agreed with John Antienowicz for a nomination. Roll call on John
Antienowicz CARRIED 4-1. Councilman Fish voted NO. Roll call on John Gross DID
NOT CARRY 1-4. Councilman Fish was the sole YES vote.
Mayor Mitchum read the Resolution. Res. 90-R-26 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE BEAUTIFICATION
COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR A TERM OF OFFICE;
PROVIDING FOR RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES AND RESPONSIBILITIES; REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. He inserted the name
of John Antienowicz for an unexpired one year term to end June 5, 1990.
Councilman Hatfield moved they accept Resolution 90-R-26. Councilmember
Bennington seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-1. Councilman Fish voted NO.
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ORDINANCES. PUBLIC HEARINGS. AND RESOLUTIONS (Continued)
FIRST READING: (Continued)
Res. 90-R-27 Authorizing appropriate officials to execute amendment No. 1990-01
to agreement with Dyer. Riddle. Mills & Precourt. Inc. to provide responses to
DCA review of our Comprehensive Land Use Plan - Mayor Mitchum read this
Resolution. Res. 90-R-27 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE OFFICIALS OF THE CITY OF EDGE-
WATER, FLORIDA, TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1990-01, "ENGINEERING SERVICES
ASSOCIATED WITH PREPARING RESPONSES TO COMMENTS MADE BY DCA ON THE COMPREHENSIVE
LAND USE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF EDGEWATER" WITH DYER, RIDDLE, MILLS & PRECOURT,
INC.; REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Johnson pointed out this was the resolution for the motion
passed at the last meeting and they'll do the write up and research on comments
made by DCA with funds coming from a grant from the State for this work. He
added they'll have three public hearings before the Comprehensive Plan is
finalized and final approval will come through Council. Councilman Hatfield
moved they accept Resolution 90-R-27. Councilman Gold seconded the motion.
Councilman Fish stated in response to Harry Jones I earl ier comments on this
subject, he doesn't feel he has the expertise to put this together and they need
people with more indepth knowledge, plus nothing will be finalized before it
comes back to Council for their scrutiny and approval. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Mayor Mitchum requested a motion to go from regular meeting to public hearing.
Councilman Fish so moved. Councilman Gold seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED
5-0.
SECOND READING:(PUBLIC HEARING)
Ord. 90-0-13 Amending Chapter 16. Taxation. by adding fuel oil as a taxable item
and establishing a flat ten per cent utility tax - Mayor Mitchum read the
Ordinance. ORD. 90-0-13 -AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGE-
WATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 16, TAXATION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, BY ADDING FUEL OIL AS A TAXABLE ITEM AND BY ESTAB-
LISHING A TEN PERCENT UTILITY TAX, CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION, A SEVERABIL-
ITY CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. He requested audience comments.
George Ewing, 2923 Royal Palm, asked for an explanation of what the tax really
is. Mr. Johnson explained there are two things, one is fuel oil will be added
and cable TV will be deleted, and this isn't changing the present law and nothing
that's not taxed at the present time, except fuel oil, and all it does is bring
the ord i nance into comp 1 i ance wi th State Statutes based on the Attorney Genera l' s
opinion that we were illegal the way it was done and you can't have brackets and
has to be a flat rate. Mr. Ewing stated the ordinance says the tax will be 10%
on fuel oil, but you aren't changing and putting tax on water and sewer or on
Florida Power and Light. Mr. Johnson explained that's already taxed, and the
power bill has a franchise fee and also utility tax. Mr. Ewing asked if 6% is
State or City tax. Mr. Fred Munoz, Finance Director, replied it's 6% now and
is a City tax. There was continued discussion between Mr. Ewing, Mr. Munoz, and
Mr. Johnson regarding present taxes on Southern Bell and toll access and per-
cents. Mr. Johnson again pointed out taxes now are $10 up to a certain dollar
figure and then it drops. Mr. Munoz read an excerpt from the Statutes regarding
telephone service. Mr. Ewing asked about cable TV. Mr. Johnson replied cable
doesn't come under this and the recommendation is cable TV's to come out because
it's not classified as a utility and runs through FCC. Mr. Ewing stated he pays
6% on cable now. Mr. Johnson noted it1s sales tax to the State, not to the City.
Mr. Ewing asked if Council could charge the maximum 10% on all these utilities.
Mr. Ewi ng stated he hopes Counc il i sn 't go i ng to put on taxes and increase
Florida Power from 6% to 10% and possibly put on a tax for water, sewer, refuse,
and stormwater. Mr. Johnson explained Council is not doing anything the state
doesn't allow them to do and the Florida Attorney General said we're doing it
wrong and there's a flat percentage and the utility tax is 10%. He pointed out
there are franchise and utility taxes. Mr. Ewing stated they don't want to be
saddled with more taxes in the future and perhaps they shouldn't be following
the Attorney General because sometimes he can be prejudiced against cities and
if we don't have to do something, maybe we shouldn't do it. Mr. Johnson
explained the Attorney General is the final rule when going to court on State
Statutes and he doesn't rule in favor of cities all the time nor does he rule
against them all the time, and Council has the right to put a 10% utility tax
on all utilities.
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SECOND READING:(PUBLIC HEARING) (Continued)
Ord. 90-0-13 Amending Chapter 16. Taxation. by adding fuel oil as a taxable item
and establishing a flat ten per cent utility tax (Continued)
John Siburn, Connecticut Avenue, stated he has gas in his house and the gas tax
is about 13%. He asked if the utility bill is only for oil. Mr. Johnson
explained the 13% is part of a utility tax and partly a franchise fee and hels
paying 10% for utility tax now, and it should be a slight increase. Mr. Siburn
stated his franchise portion of the bill went up 4 or 5 years ago by 13%.
Jake Lodico, 302 N. Riverside Drive, stated they keep increasing the taxes
and the City Manager should think about cutting down on spending. Mr. Johnson
explained the tax is there now. Mr. Lodico stated no wage is too much if the
person is earning it, but some aren1t earning it and maybe the City Manager
should look around.
Ravmond Bradshaw, 2015 S. Riverside Drive, asked if the $30,000 to be returned
for the balance of this year was based on this ordinance or anticipated by the
present amount. Mr. Johnson replied the increase is based on where the brackets
is because up to a certain amount is 10% and then the next bracket is 5% and then
noth i ng, and everyone is to pay a fl at fee the same as those in the lower
brackets and they won't get a break by using more. Mr. Bradshaw asked if the
City will get an additional $30,000 by changing this ordinance. Mr. Johnson
replied yes, thatls the estimate. Mr. Bradshaw asked if it1s $30,000 to bring
it into conformity with the Attorney Generalis opinion. Mr. Johnson replied yes.
Mr. Bradshaw asked if the City could have applied any constant percent, such as
8 or 9%. Mr. Johnson replied yes. Mr. Bradshaw asked why they want to increase
it by $30,000 with 10% when they can go to 9% and bring in revenue at the present
1 eve 1. Mr. Johnson rep 1 i ed 9% wou 1 d not br i ng the revenue to the correct
position, and utility service revenues are low because people are being more
conservative. Mr. Bradshaw asked the total cost and what percent the $30,000
is on an annual basis. Mr. Johnson replied it's a very small percentage. Mr.
Bradshaw asked the revenue on those taxes. Mr. Munoz replied last year it was
$470,000. Mr. Bradshaw asked if the change will bring in another $70,000 on an
annual basis. Mr. Johnson replied yes. Mr. Bradshaw asked if it~ a~~~t 15%
more. Mr. Johnson explained under the present system, for the first 2OJ;Vau pay
10% and after that you pay 5%. Mr. Bradshaw asked if revenue from this tax is
dedicated to a certain part of the City's expenditures or general revenue. Mr.
Johnson replied general revenue and periodically it has been used for collateral
and backing for bonds.
Mayor Mitchum requested a motion to go from the public hearing to the regular
meeting. Councilman Hatfield so moved. Councilman Fish seconded the motion.
Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Ord. 90-0-13 - Councilman Hatfield moved they accept Ordinance 90-0-13. Council-
member Bennington seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 3-2. Councilman Gold and
Councilman Fish voted NO.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business brought up at this meeting.
COUNCIL/OFFICERS REPORTS
City Attorney - City Attorney Alvarez had no report for this meeting.
City Manager - Mr. Johnson had no report for this meeting.
City Council - There were no City Council reports for this meeting.
QUESTIONS FROM PRESS
There were no questions from the press.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
None.
ADJOURN - Councilman Fish so moved. Councilman Hatfield seconded the motion.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
Lura Sue Koser
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