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09-18-1990 Special Meeting® • CITYOF CLERMONT ~~~~~~ SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 1990 A Special Council Meeting for the final public hearing of the proposed budget was held Tuesday, September 18, 1990 in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Turville with the following Council Members in attendance: Council Member Dupee, Council Member Norquist, and Council Member Cole. Other City Officials present were City Manager Saunders, Finance Director Van Zile and Deputy_City Clerk Brandt. PIIBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION NO. 678 - MILEAGE RATE Mayor Pro Tem Turville explained that Florida Statutes require that the first item to be discussed was the percentage increase in the millage over the rolled-back rate necessary to fund the proposed budget and the specific purposes for which ad valorem tax revenues were being increased. It was further explained by Mayor Pro Tem Turville that the proposed millage rate was 2.729 which represents a 14.4 increase over the rolled-back rate. Mayor Pro Tem Turville then read the resolution in its entirety and called for comments. Mr. Louis Kettenhoffen, who lives at 2365 Lakeshore Drive, asked how much his taxes would increase. City Manager Saunders explained that depending on the assessed value of his property, the increased millage rate reflected at thirty cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation increase. Mr. Kettenhoffen stated that he originally thought his taxes would increase 14.4$, but that he now understood that was not the case. 90-184 A MOTION AAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE. SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #678 ADOPTING A MILEAGE RATE OF 2.729 FOR FISCAL YEAR 1990-1991 FOR THE CITY OF CLERMONT. 1990-91 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 679 - GENERAL FUND BUDGET Mayor Pro Tem Turville explained that this Resolution would adopt the budget for the General Fund which provides for the basic tax supported services of the City, which include police and fire protection, maintenance of streets and sidewalks, parks and recreation, fleet maintenance, street lights, animal control, legal services and administration. Also included in the fund are monies for special activities such as the library and recreation and beautification projects. It was further explained that the proposed General Fund Budget included total revenues of $2,054,718, which is an increase of 6.4$ over last year, with proposed expenditures of $2,063,524, or an increase of 4.7~ over last year's budget. Finance Director Van Zile explained the $8,806 deficit in the budget and that reserves would be used to balance the General Fund. Mayor Pro Tem Turville then read the Resolution by title only and called ;for comments from those present. No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the General Fund Budget. • CITYOF CLERMONT 1VIINLTTES SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 1990 PAGE -2- 90-185 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE. SECONDED BY COUNCIL 1990-1991. THE RESOLUTION WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURVILLE. RESOLUTION NO. 680 - INFRASTRIICTIIRE FUND BUDGET Mayor Pro Tem Turville and Council Member Dupee explained that this was the one cent sales tax (the seventh cent tax ) which was adopted by the County and will generate projected revenues of $330,800 for next year. Proposed expenditures were $345,500. The fund will be used to repay the previously approved loan for the Palatlakaha Recreation Area, the Police Department expansion, the Public Works facility, and City Hall, as well as provide annual funds for other infrastructure needs. He then read the Resolution by title only and called for comments from those present, and no one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the Infrastructure Fund Budget. 90-186 A MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER NOROUIST. SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #680 ADOPTING THE INFRASTRUCTURE FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1990-1991. THE RESOLUTION WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURVILLE. RESOLUTION NO. 681 - PALATLARAHA RECREATION AREA FIIND BUDGET City Manager Saunders explained that this fund was established last year and accounts for the development of the Palatlakaha Recreation Area. The Resolution was read by title only by Mayor Pro Tem Turville and he then called for comments. Some questions concerning the operation of the park after its completion were discussed. 90-187 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE. SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #681 ESTABLISHING THE PALATLARAHA RECREATION AREA FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1990-1991. THE RESOLUTION WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURVILLE. RESOLUTION NO. 682 - BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FUND BUDGET City Manager Saunders explained that this fund was established last year to account for municipal projects, which include our new Public Works facility, expansion of the Police Department building and remodeling or relocation of City Hall. Mayor Pro Tem Turville read the Resolution by title only and then called for comments. No one spoke concerning the Building Construction Fund Budget. 90-188 A MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER NOROIIIST. SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #682. THE RESOLUTION WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURVILLE. CITYOF CLERMONT ~~~~~~ SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 1990 PAGE -3- RESOLUTION NO. 683 - UTILITY FUND BIIDGET • Mayor Pro Tem Turville explained that this fund provides for the City's water and sewer services to approximately 3,000 customers. The revenues and transfers-in total $1,223,500, with proposed expenditures budgeted at $1,149,286. He then read the Resolution by title only and called for comments from those present and there were none. 90-189 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #683. THE RESOLUTION WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURVILLE. RESOLUTION NO. 684 - BTORMWATER UTILITY FUND BUDGET Mayor Pro Tem Turville explained that this was a new fund to be established to provide for stormwater management. A projected revenue of $93,500 will be generated from a $3.00 per month charge for each equivalent residential unit charged to all developed properties in the City. Commercial properties will pay based on the square footage of their impervious areas with credits given to those having approved retention areas. Much discussion ensued concerning the fee and its application to the various properties. It was further explained that during the first year a Master stormwater Plan for the City should be developed which would identify the drainage areas in the City, the existing facilities and prioritize projects to be paid for from this fund. At this point in the discussion, Don Burris, who lives at 1475 Tenth Street, questioned the amount of surplus (reserves) the City had. Finance Director Van Zile explained that the City had approximately $3,000,000 in reserves, which was not uncommon. This year $8,800 was taken from reserves to balance the budget and last year $58, 000 was needed for the same purpose. Mr. Burris also expressed his concern that water shortage could occur if too much development was allowed in the City Mayor Pro Tem Turville then read Resolution #684 by title only. 90-190 There being BY COIINCIL UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTING TH. 1991. THE TURVILLE. no further discussion or questions, A MOTION WAS MADE _MEMBER COLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE AND CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #684 E STORMWATER UTILITY FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1990- RESOLUTION WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY BY MAYOR PRO TEM CITYOF CLERMONT MIli1U~ES SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 1990 PAGE -4- RESOLUTION NO. 685 - SANITATION FUND BUDGET • Mayor Pro Tem Turville explained that the Sanitation Fund provided for garbage and trash collection, composting, and recycling. Revenues are projected to be $464,400 and expenditures are proposed at $472,162. It was also explained that it was necessary to increase the monthly rate from $12.50 to $14.50 due to the County increase in tipping fees from $12 per ton to $40 per ton. Mayor Pro Tem Turville then read Resolution #685 by title only and called for comments. Don Burris spoke again stating that he had watched papers fly out of the new garbage trucks and it appeared that the driver was not aware this was happening. City Manager Saunders stated that he would look into this. Mr. Burris also inquired as to scheduled trash pick up and when heavy items such as refrigerators and furniture were picked up. City Manager Saunders explained the schedules for those items. Mr. Burris then asked why the City chose the new sideloading garbage trucks and Mr. Saunders explained in detail the reasons for choosing this type of truck. 90-191 There being no further questions concerning the City's garbage and trash collection, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER NOROUIST AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #685 ESTABLISHING THE SANITATION FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1990-1991. THE RESOLUTION WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURVILLE. RESOLUTION NO. 686 - CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUND BIIDGET Mayor Pro Tem Turville explained that all sales proceeds of cemetery lots are deposited into this restricted fund which was designed to provide funding for perpetual care and maintenance of Oakhill Cemetery. Projected revenues were $22,000 with $13,000 being transferred from the fund to the General Fund for cemetery upkeep and maintenance. Mayor Pro Tem Turville then read the Resolution by title only and called for comments. No one spoke concerning the Resolution. 90-192 A MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER NOROUIST AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #686 ESTABLISHING THE CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1990-1991. THE RESOLUTION WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURVILLE. There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. H o d T vi le, Mayor Pro Tem Attest: L~ l E. Va Z le, City Clerk