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Minutes 09-28-88MINUTES OF THE CITY COMMISSION BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING HELD AT PRIME BANK PLAZA, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1988 AT 7:30 P. M. PRESENT Ralph Marchese, Mayor Ezell Hester, Jr., Vice Mayor Leonard Mann, Commissioner Robert Olenik, Jr., Commissioner Arline Weiner, Commissioner Peter L. Cheney, City Manager Betty Boroni, City Clerk Raymond Rea, City Attorney ~ayor Marchese called the meeting to order at 7:30 P. M. and nnounced the purpose of this meeting was to hear any items which pertain to the 1988/89 budget. He requested that ~peakers give specific services/items which they wished to see cut out if they desired to see the budget cut. AGENDA ~ity Manager Cheney stated that when the Agenda was printed, ~e was unaware this meeting was to be a Public Hearing. As a result of an interpretation of the law, it was decided ~he meeting should be open to the public. City Manager Cheney requested that the Agenda be amended to include the public Hearing. Vice Mayor Hester moved to approve the Agenda with the addition of the Public Hearing. Motion was ~econded by ~ Commissioner Weiner and carried 5-0. ANNOUNCEMENTS Vice Mayor Hester explained that he would have preferred {hat his absence from the last City Commission Budget Public ~earing be explained at the beginning of the meeting rather ~han at the end. He felt that the people should have been informed at the beginning so they would not think he was ~nconcerned. He noted that he had an open house at school which required him to be in attendance. ~ayor Marchese explained that on the night the meeting was eld, he felt that perhaps Vice Mayor Hester would be coming n later. He had explained the absence at the end of the ~eeting. Vice Mayor Hester did not wish to make an issue, but felt this should have been explained at the beginning of ~he meeting. ~UDGET PUBLIC HEARING Budget Cut )ee Zibelli came forward and noted that she had been reading :brough budgets proposed by different municipalities. She -1- MINUTES - CITY COMMISSION BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 28, 1988 stated that Delray Beach was setting their budget at $6 per $10,000 taxable property. On a $125,000 home the tax would be $600 a year. She noted the recreational facilities were on line and backed by the utility taxes. The City complex was a bond issue in the last budget. $350,000 had been set aside for Plantec for upgrading the northern end of Boynton Beach. She noted that Boynton Beach has a good tax base, ~nd the residents had said that even a one or two percent increase would be more than they could afford. She felt ~here were many people who could not afford the increase. She referred to what she felt was a "Neiman Marcus" budget ~ith people who shop at "K-Mart." She noted that school ~axes were to be raised also. A tax hike in children ser- 9ices was approved. The County was raising taxes. The ~opital district taxes were being raised and, the water ~anagement taxes were being raised, etc. She quoted ~ommissioner Mann who said, "It is unconscionable to raise ~his budget over eight percent." She felt he had kept his ~ampaign promise. She would remember the big spending ~ommission of the 1988/89 Fiscal Year. ~ommissioner Olenik noted that he would be in favor of not ~aising taxes to 18 percent if Mrs. Zibelli could show him .~. ich projects or services she wished to cut. He had posed ~he same question to Commissioner Mann and had not received n answer. He did not feel the Commission could take an rbitrary amount and say cut the budget to that amount. ~rs. Zibelli stated that she had borrowed a budget book from ~omeone as she could not afford to buy one. City Manager  eney stated that the budget books had never been sold, and e could have obtained a copy if she had asked. Mrs.  belli was misinformed and would speak to City Manager eney later about who gave her the information. Mayor Marchese asked if she could recommend the services she shed to have cut from the budget. She could not do so as e had not had the opportunity to look at the budget to ake the determinations. She did, however, wish to see the fliremen hired at the rate that the Fire Department is built that these would not have to be carried all the way rough. She felt there was a need for those personnel ~equested by the Police Department. She did not feel it was ~air that in one year that someone should have to cope with ~n 18 percent increase. There must be places to cut the ~udget a little more. l~yor Marchese stated that if Mrs. Zibelli agreed with the police officers and the 7 firemen, one mill was already -2- MINUTES - CITY COMMISSION BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING BOYlqTON BEACH, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 28, 1988 used. That was without touching any other part of the budget. Mayor Marchese wished there was a way the increase Would not have to be so great. He felt that previous ~ommissions had made a mistake in not raising taxes. He agreed with Commissioner Weiner that taxes are a price you pay for civilization. Mrs. Zibelli did not agree. Commissioner Olenik asked how much health insurance costs ~ad gone up over the past year, and City Manager Cheney ~tated that was 45-50 percent. i Approve Budget Proposed Morton Goldstein, 130 N.E. 26th Avenue, noted he was in ~avor of hiring police and other safety personnel before the ~opulation catches up with the absolute need. He felt that rom the time of hiring to the time an officer becomes ~otally functional is a year to a year and a half. An ~verage of three years is needed before that officer becomes fully seasoned. The vast majority of the citizens of ~oynton Beach that Mr. Goldstein had talked to would favor ~he taxes to provide these services. He felt the Commission Would be derelict in their duties if they did not show a ~enslble increase for the items needed (equipment to fight a four story fire for example). He did not feel that a city df this size should have to borrow this equipment. He felt ~hat since lives are at stake, this is needed now. Mr. ~oldsteln referred to the reductions suggested by COmmissioner Olenik in his line by line study of the budget. ie urged that the Commissioners not play politics with the afety of the citizens. He felt that cities who have to play "catch up" are always way behind. Money would be saved an the long run if the policemen in Boynton Beach are paid ~ore than surrounding cities. He felt that the good offi- cers would be more likely to stay if they had a decent alary and benefits. Money is saved by the lack of tur- lover. Mr. Goldstein stressed that safety is important in '~rder for the citizens to enjoy the other facilities which ;ill be provided. He urged that a percentage cap not be )laced on this budget. He felt that the City muSt make up !or any errors made in previous year when they might not ~ave looked to the future. It must be done now and he felt ~hat they must look only at Boynton Beach and not other :ities. He commended City Manager Cheney and his staff for ~heir work and he hoped the Mayor and Commissioners would do ;hat is best for Boynton Beach. -3- MINUTES - CITY COMMISSION BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 28, 1988 Work for Citizens of Boynton Beach Wilda Searcy, stated that she understood the Police Department and several other offices in the City were wanting people to work. She referred to the time when she was 19 years old and just starting out but couldn't get a job to work in an office. The W.P.A. had helped her to get started. She felt that citizens could be given jobs at the ~ity and trained for them. This would take them off the streets and keep them busy. She felt money was available for this purpose through the United Way, Chamber of Commerce and the P.I.C. program. Womans' Club qane Zimmerman, 122 N.W. 14th Street, President of the Boynton Womans' Club referred to the $25,000 the Club had been given for the past two years by the City. This money as used to renovate the building. She requested that the ity provide $25,000 in this budget so that it could be used for maintenance for the building. She noted that the ~ibrary uses the building and she felt that other groups ~ould also want to use the building once the air con- [itioning is working. She sincerely requested the ~ommission consider her request. Request to Cut Budget ~harlie Gilliland, 1254 Gondola Court, stated that if the ~ity did any more for him he was going to have to leave. He felt that many people had the same feeling. He was confused y the figures and was not sure what rate was being pro- )osed. He did not feel that just because mistakes might lave been made in the past was justification for such a .arge increase this year. ~yor Marchese asked where Mr. Gilliland proposed the budget )e cut. He referred to the increase in health insurance for ~mployees and asked if public safety items should be cut. Sr. Gilliland asked if the City goes out to bid when looking !or an insurance company. Mayor Marchese stated that the ~ity has people who are experienced in this area and they do ill that can be done to reduce the amount of money which lust be spent. He referred to the fact that the City has ~ven decided on a self-insurance program. He felt that what :eally hurts Boynton Beach is the fact that it does not have :he tax base that other cities have. -4- MIi97JTES - CITY COMMISSION BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 28, 1988 Cemetery Board Joe Delaney, 350 Main Boulevard, Chairman of the Cemetery Board, felt he would be remiss in his duty if he didn't come before the Commission. He knew the City Manager was aware of the situation, but did not feel the public was informed. He was referring to the cemetery fund established to ensure a self perpetuating fund to give perpetual care for those buried in the cemetery. He made a study during the summer to determine what could and should be done based on the fact that other cities have inadequate funds to main- tain their cemeteries. He noted that Boca Raton spent $25,000 for a study and found that they would be millions of dollars short of funds for perpetual care. He felt that for ~he last few years Boynton Beach had been capping out funds which the Cemetery Board was trying to keep for the per- petual care. He wondered if the City might be in more trouble 50 years from now than they are at present. He Strongly felt that every penny that could be invested should be invested. He noted that the fund is generating money at present, but when all the lots are sold that money will not be coming in. He felt the lots could last another ten to fifteen years. He stated that the cemetery is a park and ~he City will take care of it just as it does other parks. He felt the Cemetery was different in that it generates funds, and adds $100,000 a year. He felt this should be brought to the attention of the people. Mayor Marchese requested City Manager Cheney to compose a ~eport relative to Mr. Delaney's statement about what is happening to the funds. City Manager Cheney stated that the City maintains the ceme- tery. $125,000 or $130,000 is spent to maintain the ceme- tery. He did not think many cemetery perpetual funds pay for maintenance. The cities pay to maintain them. In 1981 he suggested that some of the income interest on the invest- ments of the Cemetery Fund should be transferred to the City ~o share a portion of the General Fund costs to maintain the ~emetery. It was $25,000 the first year and is now up to ~40,000. This involves taking some of the funds generated the cemetery (some of the interest only) and transferring ~ to the General Fund to offset costs to maintain the ceme- tery. He did not feel the perpetual care fund was set up to rave long term monies just to keep. He felt it was set up ~o use some of the money to maintain the cemetery. He pro- ~osed that $40,000 be used in this budget. ($110,000 is Still being put in the General Fund money.) He again stated ~hat the principal is not touched, only interest earned. ~ity Manager Cheney noted that a long-time chairman of the -5- MINUTES - CITY COMMISSION BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 28, 1988 Cemetery Board (Ed Hurford) agreed this was OK to try. A trustee of the funds was established which was separate from the Cemetery Board. Two members of the Cemetery Board, the Mayor and City Manager, and a fifth member selected by these four members serve as controller of the funds. Mr. Hurford felt it was important to get the City and the Cemetery Board ~ogether to maintain and be accountable for the funds. ~ommissioner Olenik asked how much money was in the Cemetery fund, and Grady Swann, Finance Director, replied it was AbOut $1.7 million. Commissioner Olenik asked how this dould be used. City Manager Cheney replied that it could be used as a perpetual care fund for the Cemetery and ~ausoleum, both of which the City maintains. Most of the money is paid out of the General Fund. City Manager Cheney hoted that a few years ago a study was made to determine if it might be less expensive to contract out maintenance. City Manager Cheney felt the funds were set aside so the ~arnings could help maintain the Cemetery. He felt the earnings would never totally maintain the Cemetery. Favors Keeping Police in the Budget Margaret Newton, 701 N.W. 4th Street strongly urged that the police not be cut from the budget. She felt they were the pivotal department helping them to take control of the com- munity once again. She suggested that Code Enforcement, Secretaries, etc. could be cut if necessary; but urged the Commission not to cut the Police Department. She also asked about the status of impact fees in Boynton Beach. Mayor Marchese stated that the Commission was meeting tomorrow evening regarding Impact Fees. He had attended a ~eeting and noted the County has been looking to approve an ~rdinance countywide which would standardize the method of ~ollecting impact fees. All the municipalities had dif- ferent ideas as to how to proceed. Standardization will come, but he was not sure when this would happen. ~ity Manager Cheney responded that the only impact fees the County is presently collecting are Road Impact Fees. Boynton Beach has been assisting in this collection from the beginning back in 1981. The City has been collecting Recreation Impact Fees since the mid to late 1970's. The City has collected Utility Impact Fees since 1979 or 1980. Since the County is moving into collecting impact fees, the ~ity will be looking further into this. Ms. Newton felt ~his might be another way to earn some money. -6- MINUTES - CITY COMMISSION BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 28, 1988 Ms. Newton requested that the City continue to follow the Civil Service Guidelines as she still did not see many black Or hispanic faces in the City. She thanked the City and Chief Hillery for the walking police and felt they should be in all areas of the City. Budget Cuts Donald Bryan, 916 S.W. 38th Court, felt that too much time had been taken at the budget public hearings on matters not ~elated to the budget. Some of these things should have been discussed at the regular City Commission meetings. Mr. Bryan had looked at several other cities and none of them had proposed such a large increase. He reminded the ~ommissioners that of the several cities he had researched, Using last year's taxes, Boynton Beach residents paid 31 percent of their total taxes to the City. He noted this was already the highest percentage of any city he had looked at, and he could not understand why a 21 percent increase was being considered on top of that. He realized that a growing ~ity has growing needs. He did not feel that a few single qauses would add up to a 21 percent increase. He realized ~hat insurance rates go up, but did not feel that one item as solely responsible for such an increase. He suggested hat the City look at insurance companies to see if better prices could be found or if the employees could pay a larger Share. He questioned the 60 percent increase for the City Attorney's office over last year's budget as well as the 95.4 percent increase proposed for the City Manager's ffice. He did not understand why, if this was necessary or negotiations for pay raises, this was not necessary in revlous ~ncluded years. City Manager Cheney replied that it was in previous years. Mr. Bryan urged the ~ommissioners to protect the money that the taxpayers work so hard to earn. ~ice Mayor Hester did not think Boynton Beach should be com- pared to Boca Raton. ~ommissioner Olenik pointed out that the City Attorney's ~udget was increased only by 15 percent over the current ~ear. He felt that Mr. Bryan was trying to mislead the ~ublic and suggested he talk with the Finance Director if he ad further questions. iayor Marchese stated that the Assistant City Manager George Hunt) had gone through the budget line by line with r. Bryan. Mr. Hunt had not been able to get through to Mr. Iryan. He assured the that the not people budgets were pro- osed to increase by such high figures as Mr. Bryan stated. MINUTES - CITY COMMISSION BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 28, 1988 CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA City Attorney Rea had noticed a couple of problems with the Agenda which require that the Agenda be amended. He referred to Item E. Ordinances - Second Reading and noted ~hat Item E.2 should be added (Proposed Ordinance No. 88-45). Under Item F. Resolutions he noted that prior to proposed Resolution to Adopt the Pay Plan, a Resolution to Adopt Final Budgets should be added. Commissioner Olenik moved to add Proposed Ordinance No. 88-45 on Second and Final Reading and the Proposed ~esolution to adopt the Final Budgets to the Agenda. Motion Was seconded by Commissioner Weiner carried 5-0. ~s no one else wished to speak, THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. ,~OPT 1988-1989 BUDGET ~ommissioner Olenik wished to commend City Manager Cheney on ~ne hand for his new recommendations, but noted that 1191,000 had been added since the last meeting. He realized ~ome of that amount related to the insurance adjustments and ~ension changes. He was still firm on his recommendation of ~educing expenses by roughly $700,000 to bring the increase .own to 18 percent. This would be a millage increase of .29. lommissioner Mann was very pleased to see that City Manager ~eney could reduce his needs from 30 percent to 20 percent. ie urged that he consider reducing from 20 percent to 10 ,ercent. He had never seen a budget which could not be cut. ie did not wish to cut line item by line item. He felt it ould be cut by having those who prepared the budget make he cuts. He tried to schedule a meeting on levels of ser- ice. He felt that the Commission might be giving more than he citizens need. He could not imagine what the citizens ould be getting for a 20 percent tax increase. City anager Cheney had spent much time explaining to ommissioner Mann but he still urged further reductions. He as willing to go a little above his proposed 8 percent ncrease which he insisted upon at the previous meeting. ommissioner Mann was not prepared to recommend a millage ate at the present time, but keep the increase to 10 or 11 ercent over last year. C~mmissioner Olenik commented that he did not wish to say wDich line items should be cut, but noted that the Cpmmission as policy makers should not expect the City staff t~ say what services should be cut. MINUTES - CITY COMMISSION BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 28, 1988 City Manager ~eney noted that the millage rate comes to 8.14 or an increase of .74. The current millage rate was 7.4. at Vice Mayor Hester noted that no one likes to pay taxes or see an increase. He noted that the City Manager had been able to cut some costs from the budget. He stated that if the budget was not increased this year, he feared what might happen next year and years to come. The Commission had listened to the people tonight as well as previous meetings. Vice Mayor Hester did not wish to state his suggested millage rate until he had heard the others speak. Commissioner Weiner stated this was a difficult position of being a new Commissioner, but she had studied and questioned ~he budget even though she is not an accountant. She had %ried to get an overview of the needs and concerns. She ~elt that the Commission's concerns were twofold. They must give the citizens the services they ask for and want. 0n. the other hand, everyone is aware of the tax hike. No One is in favor of raising the budget 20 percent. She felt ~hey would always be fighting to lower the budget no matter What increase was proposed. She noted that most people ~eally don't want to talk about the budget, but only wish to State what percentage they would like to see the budget increased. She was not willing to say to the City Manager lhat this is what the Commission is willing to do, and leave t up to him to figure it out the best way that he can. The ~itizens have told the Commission that they want more police- men. She felt this was a real concern, and she did not ~eel this should be cut. The Capital Improvement Fund in ~he budget has provided money for the new fire station, expansion of day care facilities, condemnation of Morey's, ~he multi-purpose recreation facility and parking. She did ~ot wish to see that money cut and noted this came to 1/2 a ~ill in itself. The police would be another 1/2 mill approximately. These two would account for 1 mill of the 2 ~ills the City Manager has requested. Commissioner Weiner Commended City Manager Cheney on the work he has done on the budget. She also felt that Commissioner Olenik had done a herculean task in going over the budget line by line. She Was grateful for the time and effort he had put into the ~tudy. She recommended a millage rate of 1.29. ~ayor Marchese stated that the City Manager and Staff had one a superb job of putting together a budget which makes a ot of sense. He noted it was easy to sit out and critize ithout coming up with any constructive comments. He did ot feel that the City Manager should be told where to make --9-- MINUTES - CITY COMMISSION BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 28, 1988 cuts, but that it should be left up to him to determine items which could be cut. Mayor Marchese wished to see the 11 policemen left in the budget. The 7 firemen could be brought on board when the equipment and facilities are ready. He did not want public safety tampered with. He also wished to see the 1/2 mill for Capital Improvements left in the budget. He noted that an aerial ladder is needed. He recommended that the millage rate be raised by 1.25 rather than 2 mills without touching the police, fire or Capital Improvement funds. He strongly recommended that City Manager Cheney be permitted to move the monies around so that he can run the City efficiently. Commissioner Olenik read the recommendation from the Commissioners: Commissioner Mann 8.2331 Commissioner Olenik 8.8318 Commissioner Weiner 8.7746 Mayor Marchese 8.7346 ~ommissioner Weiner amended her proposal to 8.7346. ,rice Mayor Hester stated he would propose 8.2445. There was further discussion and it was noted that three )roposals were very close. ~ayor Marchese did not wish to cut the budget any further. [e knew he would be more popular, but felt that the City ~ould be in more trouble in years to come if something was lot done. ~ity Manager Cheney explained for the citizens the reasoning ~ehind recommending the 2 mill increase this year. It could ~e reduced and services can be reduced. He pointed out that ~art of the proposed increase (at least $500,000) is a 'esult of using in last year's budget $1,000,000 of surplus from the previous year as it was available. This year only :500,000 is available. The health insurance costs increased :200,000 which is over 1/2 mill. 1/2 mill has been put into ~apital Improvements to do some of the things the voters ~ave said they would like the City to do. There was an ncrease in the pension costs for extra benefits for ~mployees and more people were being added and more were ~tarting to retire. The pension costs increased by 1/4 ~ill. Five people were added to the Communication Division, .n Ombudsman and a Public Information Officer were added as ,ell as three policemen during the year. A Code Enforcement -10- MINUTES - CITY COMMISSION BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 28, 1988 Officer had also been added. These 11 people were only funded during a part of the past year. They will have to be funded for the entire year in the new budget. This adds another 1/4 mill or more. He also reiterated that local governments keep getting additional burdens placed upon them ~rom the federal and state governments. Decisions are made for new programs which are not funded and the City's abili- %les to raise the funds themselves are restricted. He ~eferred to the costs for the preparation of the new growth management plan and the increased costs of enforcing environmental regulations which are mandated. ayor Marchese passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Hester and ~ved to increase the budget by 1.25 mills with the provi- sion that they do not reduce in the public safety sector the 1 policemen, 7 firemen to be brought on board when the ~quipment is ready, and that the 1/2 mill be left in for apital Improvements. Commissioner Weiner seconded the motion. ~ommissioner Olenik had some concerns regarding the motion. ~e felt that public safety is important, and the patrolmen ~re definitely needed. City Manager Cheney pointed out that it was proposed to add ~ patrolmen and 3 detectives. ommissioner Olenik stated that he felt the 8 patrolmen were eeded but felt that 2 detectives would be enough at this ~ime. This would be a reduction of 1 person. He did not nderstand the portion regarding the firemen. He felt that hey would not be hired in the 1988/89 budget as the building Would not be finished during this fiscal year. He supported ~he 1/2 mill for Capital Improvements. Vice Mayor Hester was in favor of hiring 8 patrolmen and Cnly 2 detectives at this time. If needed, an additional detective could be added later during the year. He felt the firemen could be added to the budget for next year. ommissioner Weiner asked if the 7 firemen would come on oard during this fiscal year. City Manager Cheney replied hat in the original budget proposal, the 7 firemen would ave come during this fiscal year. His alternative recom- endation placed the firemen in the 1989/90 fiscal year due o the requirement to cut the budget. He did not feel the luilding or equipment would be available during this fiscal ear. They plan to proceed with the plans and construction f the fire station. Fire fighters are already trained and -11- MINUTES - CITY COMMISSION BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 28, 1988 can begin to function much quicker than police officers who ~equire training once they are hired. Mayor Marchese did not wish to have the 7 firemen cut. They ~ould be hired when the facility and equipment is here. If it does not happen this year, it can be done next. He was mot proposing that 7 people be hired without the equipment ~r facility. He wanted to be prepared for the time when the ~acility and equipment is available. City Manager Cheney felt that money will be available to ~ire the firemen by October 1, 1989. ~ommissioner Olenik asked if the third detective was to remain in the motion. Mayor Marchese replied affirmatively. We felt that the three detectives were necessary to keep the ~aper work for the cases moving. Vice Mayor Hester pointed 9ut that the two would increase the productivity quite a bit over this year. Vice Mayor Hester repeated the motion and took vote. The a ¥ote was 3-2 against the motion. Mayor Marchese and Commissioner Weiner voted in favor of the motion. ~ommissioner Olenik moved to increase the budget over last ,ear by 1.25 mills, eliminate one of the three detectives, ~xclude the 7 fire fighters, retain the 1/2 mill for Capital improvements. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Mann and carried 4-1 (Mayor Marchese voted against the motion). ~fter a short break the meeting resumed at 9:02 P. M. )RDINANCES - SECOND READING 1. Proposed Ordinance No. 88-44 Re: Adopting Aggregate Millage Rate City Attorney Rea read Proposed Ordinance No. 88-44 on ~econd and final reading in its entirety: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, STATING THE AGGREGATE MILLAGE RATE TO BE LEVIED AGAINST PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN THE CITY FOR THE 1988-1989 FISCAL YEAR; PROVIDING THAT THE CITY MANAGER SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO ADJUST THE AGGREGATE MILLAGE RATE UPON RECEIPT OF THE FINAL TAX ROLL; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. -12- MINUTES - CITY COMMISSION BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 28, 1988 The figures for this ordinance are as follows: Section 1: 8.1498 (7.5909 for the General Fund and .0589 for the Publicity Fund) plus .5000 for the Capital Improvement Fund, plus .5848 for Voted Debt Service for a total Proposed Tentative Millage Levy of 8.7346 for the 1988-1989 Fiscal Year. Section 2: 20.8 percent ~s no one wished to speak FOR or AGAINST the Proposed ~rdinance, THE PUBIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Vice Mayor Hester ~oved to adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 88-44 on second and final reading. Commissioner Mann seconded the motion and a 9oll call vote was taken by Betty Boroni, City Clerk, as follows: Mayor Marchese - Aye Vice Mayor Hester - Aye Commissioner Mann - Aye Commissioner Olenik Aye Commissioner Weiner - Aye Motion carried 5-0. e Proposed Ordinance No. 88-45 Re: Adopting a Final Budget for the Fiscl Year beginning October 1, 1988 and ending September 30, 1989 tity Attorney Rea read Proposed Ordinance No. 88-45 on econd and final reading in its entirety: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A FINAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1988, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1989; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. e following figures proposed are as follows: Section 2: $24,412,424.00 to the General Fund Section 3: $828,520.00 to the interest and sinking fund Section 4: $83,890.00 Publicity and Advertising fund s no one wished to speak FOR or AGAINST Proposed Ordinance o. 88-45, THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. -13- MINUTES - CITY COMMISSION BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 28, 1988 Commissioner Weiner moved to adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 88-45 on second and final reading. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Hester and a roll call vote was taken: Vice Mayor Hester - Aye Commissioner Mann - Aye Commissioner Olenik - Aye Commissioner Weiner - Aye Mayor Marchese - Aye ~tion carried 5-0. ~SOLUTIONS 1. Proposed Resolution No. 88-LLL Re: Adopting Final Budgets for Fiscal Year 1988/1989 City Attorney Rea read Proposed Resolution No. 88-LLL in its entirety: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING FINAL BUDGETS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1988 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1989; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The following information was provided: Section 2: Section 3: Section 4: Section 5: Section 6: Section 7: Section 8: Section 9: $4,805,946.00 $1,290,154.00 $484,126.00 $27,015.00 $411,141.00 $1,859,085.00 $712,304.00 $9,060,403.00 $2,076,770.00 $2,026,601.00 $4,103,371.00 $142,965.00 for Sanitation Fund Boynton Beach Recreational Facilities (Golf Course) Debt Service on Golf Course Recreational Bonds Amortization of Revenue Bond discounts for a total of Vehicle Service Fund Local Option Gas Tax Fund Water and Sewer Utility Fund Water and Sewer Utility Tax Fund for debt service. Depreciation of Utilities, Fixed Assets and Amortization of Revenue Bond discounts Total Warehouse Fund Vice Mayor Hester moved to approve Proposed Resolution No. 8-LLL. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Mann and a roll all vote taken as follows: -14- MINUTES - CITY COMMISSION BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 28, 1988 Commissioner Mann - Aye Commissioner Olenik - Aye Commissioner Weiner - Aye Mayor Marchese - Aye Vice Mayor Hester - Aye {otion carried 5-0. 2. Proposed Resolution No. 88-MMM Plans for Fiscal Year 1988/89 Re: Adopting Pay City Attorney Rea read Proposed Resolution No. 88-MMM in its ~ntirety. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA ADOPTING PAY PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988/89. City Manager Cheney explained this was the pay plan for ~988/89. He referred to a matrix at the end which provides for approximately 3.5 percent increase for salaries for all ~mployees except those personnel in bargaining units, the ~ity Attorney and the City Manager. Meetings will be held over the next few days with the unions and hopefully the ity Manager will have a recommendation on these by the next ity Commission meeting. Commissioner Olenik moved to approve Proposed Resolution No. ~8-MMM. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Mann and a roll ~all vote taken as follows: Commissioner Olenik - Aye Commissioner Weiner - Aye Mayor Marchese - Aye Vice Mayor Hester - Aye Commissioner Mann - Aye ~tion carried 5-0. ~THER Workshop Meeting - September 29, 1988 ~ity Manager Cheney pointed out Jeannie Fewell, Reynolds, Imith and Hill, will be present for this meeting to discuss ules and regulations for housing programs and that Impact 'ees, and the Health Care Taxing District Proposal will also discussed. -15- MINUTES - CITY COMMISSION BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 28, 1988 Regular City Commission Meetinq The next regular City Commission Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 5th at 6:00 P. M. as Tuesday is Election Day. Trip to Tallahassee City Manager Cheney stated that he wished to keep the City Commission informed as to what happened on the Tallahassee trip. He stated that the issue of the mangroves and possible funding of its purchase was on an agenda of the State Land Review Acquisition Committee. This was to see if ~hey would recommend'it for funding out of the Land Acquisition Trust Fund. This was different from the CARL project and the Save our Shores fund which was discussed. City Manager Cheney was surprised to find the City on this ~ist but this was due to the efforts of Secretary Gardner ~rom the Department of Natural Resources. There were 13 projects on this list and it appeared that each of the Qepartment Secretaries was present. Boynton Beach seemed ~o be the only one to make a presentation. They allowed the City 10 minutes for the presentation. Only 4 of the 14 pro- jects were approved for further assessments. Boyton Beach was not one of them. It was clear to city Manager Cheney ~hat there had been a staff recommendation submitted to the Committee prior to their arrival relative to their recommen- dation. Two things happened at the meeting: One of the Secretaries indicated to Secretary Gardner that he thought highly of the ~roject and would try to find some state funds in his budget next year to do something about acquisition of the mangro- Ves. The Department of Environmental Regulations Secretary Stated this project did not belong in this particular set of ~tate funding. He did understand the project and felt the ~angroves would never be developed anyhow, and acquisition ~f them was really not that important as they would never be developed. City Manager Cheney would try to get a ~ranscript of what was said and followup with a letter to ~im asking him to relate his statement that the mangroves ~robably can't be developed. Permission has already been given through Janet Hall to develop a portion of the mangro- ~s and there appears to be some inconsistency. City nager Cheney felt this was a worthwhile trip. He felt hat to get any action it is often necessary to keep going ack with requests. They were able to spend some time in he City Hall talking to the people there as well. -16- MINUTES - CITY COMMISSION BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 28, 1988 Mayor Marchese noted the City Manager did a good job. One door might have been closed, but several other avenues were opened which could be pursued. ADJOURNMENT there was no further business to come before the City ~ommission, the meeting properly adjourned at 9:27 P. M. CITY OF BOYNTOI~ BEACH ~TTEST: CitE Clerk ~=/W/F~ -- [ecording Secretary (Two Tapes) Commissioner ~ ~ ~ssioner · ' - Commissioner -17-