Minutes 09-13-10 Special
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING HELD IN THE
COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
AT 6:30 P.M., ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
PRESENT:
Jose Rodriguez, Mayor
Marlene Ross, Vice Mayor
William Orlove, Commissioner
Woodrow L. Hay, Commissioner
Steven Holzman, Commissioner
Kurt Bressner, City Manager
James Cherof, City Attorney
Janet Prainito, City Clerk
Mayor Rodriguez called to order the Special City Commission meeting for adoption of
the budget.
Attorney Cherof explained the process whereby the Commission adopts its millage rate
and the budget, preceded by the adoption of the fire assessment. It is a public hearing
and the public can come forward and ask questions or make statements regarding the
fire assessment, budget and millage. It is the first of two public meetings and the public
can speak at either or both meetings if desired.
I. Public Hearing to Adopt the Final Fiscal Year 2010/2011 Annual Fire
Assessment Resolution No. R10-121
Attorney Cherof read Proposed Resolution No. R10-021 by title only. It is the
culmination of a process that began with the City authorizing fire assessments and this
resolution will allow an assessment for fiscal year 2010/2011. The revenue is estimated
to be $3,869,219 being a small portion of the operating budget of the Fire Department.
Ad valorem taxes and the General Fund of the City supply the balance of the budget
dollars.
Mayor Rodriguez opened the issue for public hearing.
Warren Timm, Village Royale on the Green, 130 NE 26th Avenue, wanted clarification
on the fire assessment listed for 2009 as $8.1 million, for 2010 as $4.9 million and for
the coming year it is $7.6 million. He questioned if these were expenses or revenues.
Mayor Rodriguez advised the questions would be reviewed and answers provided. If
any further clarification was needed, it could be addressed at the next public hearing.
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Barry Atwood, Finance Director, responded the figures were expenditures and not
revenue. The actual expense for fiscal year 08/09 was $8.1 million because of the
capital expenditures for the new fire station. For the year 09/10 it was $4.9 million of
operating expenditures charged to the fire assessment fund. For the proposed year it is
$7.6 million that includes the transfer of all available funds plus some fund balance
remaining when the fire station was completed.
No one else came forward. The public hearing was closed.
Motion
Commissioner Hay moved to approve R 10-121, the annual fire assessment.
Commissioner Orlove seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
II. First Budget Public Hearing for Fiscal Year 2010/11 Budget
Mayor Rodriguez opened the public hearing on the budget.
Barbara Powell, had served the City of Boynton Beach for 11 years and currently as
the Records Supervisor for the Police Department. The records unit is a critical function
of law enforcement in assisting the officers. As custodian of the records, it is her
responsibility to maintain, prepare and produce those records. It is a core component of
the arrest made by the officers and in court proceedings. The Police Department is
accredited by the Commission of Law Enforcement and in addition NCIC, FCIC audits
are required by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). The accreditations
are not coincidental, but the result of planning, execution and hard work of the records
staff. She urged the Commission to take a comprehensive view of the records unit. As
a team, the unit is an important resource to the community and one of the many faces
that interact with the citizens daily, providing guidance and clarification for those without
access to the electronic system. The City had made an investment in training and data
systems that have a dollar value and would have to be expended again to train those
officers that would migrate into the records unit. She reiterated she was a proud City of
Boynton Beach employee and urged the Commission to fairly evaluate the successes of
the records unit.
Shirley Griswald, a Police Department Records Unit employee, asserted the layoff
notices as of September 30, 2010 had been given without thought to the impact on the
citizens. Patrol officers would be taken off the street to work in the records unit. The
people being laid off have families to support, need insurance and are busy every
minute of the day at work. The workload has increased and the records unit represents
the meat and potatoes of the Police Department. She estimated 35 to 40 people come
into the lobby every day. Volunteers would not have the knowledge necessary to deal
with the many and varied questions of the citizens. The elderly, in particular, need
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assistance with obtaining information. A downturn in the economy equates to an
increase workload in the Police Department.
Joseph Franklin, 335 NE 15th Court, spoke about his position as a crew supervisor in
the Solid Waste Division. He had worked for the City for 10 years, supervises 24
employees and oversees daily operation of the twice-a-week residential garbage, once
a week bulk trash and greenery pickup for over 66,000 residents. He also worked with
the Code Officers relating to special refuge pickups. Mr. Franklin had been informed his
position was slated for layoff as of October 1st. He had attended various budget
workshops and knew a wish list had been created for certain employees, scheduled for
layoff, to retain their jobs. His contribution to the City has also been special and he
assisted with managing a budget of $10 million and helped achieve the revenue goal of
over $9 million since 2008. Money has been transferred to the General Fund to help
with the budget shortage in the General Fund. This year the transfer is anticipated to be
$3.5 million. He was proud of the service provided to the residents and it offers the best
customer service of any municipality. Mr. Franklin was a taxpayer within the City of
Boynton Beach and his position was as special and important as those previously
saved. He urged the Commission to look fairly into his position and division and the
service they offer.
No one else coming forward, Mayor Rodriguez closed the public hearing.
Mayor Rodriguez recalled the millage rate had been set at 7.2 and was now down to 7.0
as a potential rate.
Commissioner Holzman made a global statement encompassing everything. He
appreciated all those who came to comment. It was important to understand that
certain cuts had to be made and all potential cutting attributes had to be utilized to
ensure the City's future. He cautioned there would be a $9 million deficit starting next
year's budget process. In the beginning each Department had been asked to cut 6%
from their department to come in under budget. Each time new money has been found,
items are moved back into the budget. The job of the Commission was not to protect
one individual's interest over another. Personal relationships with employees should
not be involved in the process. The Commission must ensure the City does not go
bankrupt and protect the interests of all the residents. Commissioner Holzman advised
he was retracting his prior position to increase the millage rate. He contended the
Commission had lost its way and the focal point should be to decrease the $9 million
shortfall for next year. He did not think the millage rate should be raised considering
any monies that had been found were being added back in.
Mayor Rodriguez commented he had prepared a budget that would have maintained
the millage rate resulting in a slight decrease in taxes for most residents. At the same
time his plan would have restored some of the critical services, primarily public safety.
He had proposed no furloughs and the entire package would have resulted in a
$250,000 surplus and held the $600,000 proposed revenue from the red light cameras.
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His proposal encompassed leaving the tax rate flat, restored public safety and no
furloughs for any employees. It was the only proposal he would support and he would
not support any tax increase. Most of the departments had made 6% budget reductions
and if those reductions had been accepted there would be approximately a $1 million
surplus for next year, plus a potential $600,000 for next year. Mayor Rodriguez
recommended the millage stay flat and move forward.
Vice Mayor Ross noted she had consistently advocated not raising the millage rate.
She had also expressed a desire to leave public safety intact and the 6% should not
apply to public safety. She supported the tiered program for furloughs based on earning
levels and hoped the Commission would consider it.
Commissioner Orlove indicated he had been in favor of increasing the millage rate to
7.2 and was willing to go down to 7.0. According to the facts presented, 75% of the
residents of the City would not see a tax increase due to the decline in property values.
He corrected a prior statement and submitted over the last three years, the total taxable
value in the City had gone down 60%. He agreed with Commissioner Holzman that the
Commission must be fiscally responsible and agreed with the Mayor that monies put
back in the budget should not be then reassigned in the budget. He favored a 7.0
millage rate because most citizens would not have a tax increase and those that do will
go up, at most $100. Keeping City services at a certain level in these economic times is
commendable.
Commissioner Hay's position was, if possible, not to do layoffs at the expense of
creating a cushion for next year. Those adjustments should be made then, if necessary.
He did support the flat tax rate provided the $600,000 save jobs that have been tagged
for layoffs. The proposed budget started with a balance of $767,000 and putting back in
the positions listed would cost $272,000 and $495,000 to restore them. Commissioner
Hay understood in some areas it could not be prevented. He understood six record
clerks would remain and now there is only four. A total of six records clerks was his
suggestion.
Mayor Rodriguez inquired, based on the 7.0 mills tentatively established, how many
record clerks would remain. Mr. Bressner replied only three would remain, two records
techs and a supervisor position. The current total staffing is nine record clerks. Chief
Immler added his proposal was to eliminate seven clerks. However, he had later
proposed the PALS position was being vacated and that would restore the records unit.
The records clerks fulfill a critical function and some of the functions will have to be
done whether the clerks are there or not. Sworn officers would be engaged in the
records. Giving up just the one position would restore the entire records unit. Chief
Immler advised the lobby would have to be manned at certain times. The accident
reporting system was automated and rest of the police reports were being automated to
an extent. The City has grown and the Department has grown and records staff has
never grown.
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Commissioner Hay asked the City Manager for the figures on furloughs. Mr. Bressner
responded for those earning under $40,000 an eight-hour furlough, $40,000 to $100,00
a 24-hour furlough and over $100,000 salary, a 40-hour furlough. The model would
generate a combined savings of $282,000. The General Fund share would be
$174,000.
Mayor Rodriguez emphasized it was important to set an example for the leadership of
the City to live within their means and adjust when the revenues are down. If not, the
leadership is going to have tough times for many years. If the tax rate is raised it would
be the third year it would be raised when the economy was doing the opposite.
Commissioner Orlove wanted to move the process forward. The majority had agreed to
a millage rate of 7.0 and was now going backwards on that. He wanted to proceed with
a budget he had put forward in July with a 7.0 rate.
Commissioner Hay advised he had agreed with a 7.0 rate since the property tax would
not increase significantly. The bottom line was he did not want to raise taxes. He
noted the $600,000 has not been included in any of the proposed budgets and is
probably a low-end number that should be used to save jobs. Jobs are hard to find and
the Commission has to have compassion for those losing their jobs. The budget can be
balanced for this year, rather than trying to save two years with one.
Commissioner Holzman wanted to work towards keeping the current rate. Vice Mayor
Ross wanted to maintain the current rate. Commissioner Orlove supported 7.0. It
appeared the majority supported a flat 6.726 rate, a change from the August 31st
Commission position from a majority standpoint. Mr. Bressner asserted the impact of a
flat rate would reduce the General Fund revenue by $785,000.
Mayor Rodriguez argued his proposed budget maintained a flat rate, restored public
safety, no furloughs for employees and retained the $600,000 for redevelopment of
downtown, City Hall and the Police station. It also leaves $200,000 plus in an
emergency fund situation.
Commissioner Orlove asserted the conservative $600,000 is not there to be budgeted
for any purpose, unless the red light traffic cameras are installed. If the rate is kept flat
no one will see a tax increase, but the City will not be in a good situation for next year.
Mayor Rodriguez was not proposing using the $600,000 in this budget. Mr. Bressner
noted on August 31,2010, a majority of the Commission took the $600,000 out of the
General Fund.
Commissioner Holzman agreed 100% with the remarks of Commissioner Orlove and
thought furloughs should be considered in view of next year's projected deficit. He
supported Mr. Bressner's concept of a split furlough to continue to ensure the City
would be well-funded for the future. It had to be done and the furloughs would limit the
layoffs necessary and preserve the benefit to the City as a whole with reserves. He
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was not in favor of adding back positions and felt the budget was still too fat.
Commissioner Hay supported no furloughs for those making less than $40,000. Mr.
Bressner projected the financial impact in the General Fund would be $12,000 in that
instance. City-wide it would be $22,000 paid by individuals under $40,000 for furloughs.
Mayor Rodriguez clarified that furloughs for those making $40,000 or more would
generate $260,000 City-wide. Commissioner Orlove was in favor of the furlough
situation with three-day furloughs for all staff, but they would be around holidays or long
weekends when there is less services required to realize more savings of $300,000 plus
the savings of utility cost. Commissioner Holzman favored the split furlough days of 8
hours, 24 hours and 40 hours for a savings of $282,000. Vice Mayor Ross agreed with
the split furlough for a savings of $309,000. Commissioner Holzman would agree to
Commissioner Orlove's proposal for 24 hours and be forced vacation days.
Attorney Cherof stressed there are impact issues. With respect to exempt status
employees it becomes problematic and there are collective bargaining agreements that
have to be addressed to implement the furloughs. The unions have indicated they are
not in favor of furloughs as reported in the press. The furloughs would not include police
and fire operations. It would include communications. There are City Hall closure
issues, operational impacts and if all those impacts are not clear, implementing the
furloughs may be premature. Mayor Rodriguez noted 77% of the highest paid
employees in the City of Boynton Beach would not be impacted by furlough and it would
be unfair to the rest of the lower-end employees to pick up that burden.
Mayor Rodriguez was not in favor of any furloughs as it would impact the entire City and
create morale and service issues because tough decisions cannot be made about
efficiencies within the City.
Commissioner Hay agreed with the Mayor in terms of the furlough days. In view of the
economy and the people barely making it now, taking three furlough days away would
be a tremendous burden. Commissioner Hay supported no furlough days and another
way be found. to make up the difference. Commissioner Orlove changed his position
and sided with Mayor Rodriguez and Commissioner Hay, but noted three furlough days
would be cognizant of the economy issues. Staff has taken a pay freeze for the last
couple of years and the burden should not all be placed on the employees.
Commissioner Orlove would then return to the 7.0 millage rate.
Mayor Rodriguez argued the budget he proposed with no furloughs and a flat tax rate
would give a surplus of $255,000. Commissioner Orlove's proposed budget allowed a
cushion of $1 million with 7.0 and not having furlough days. Commissioner Hay
asserted keeping the tax rate flat was a better approach than having extra dollars at this
time.
Commissioner Holzman understood the frustration because every time money was
found in the budget, it was spent immediately. If the Commission wanted to save
money and not put the burden on the taxpayers, cuts have to be made and it is not just
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about the employees. Everyone has to be in a better place rather than one person over
another. It was why Commissioner Holzman had returned to the 6.7 millage rate
because the Commission was playing favorites. He contended furloughs were
necessary and everything that could be done to save money should be reviewed.
Commissioner Orlove decided he supported furloughs as he outlined. For consensus
Commissioner Holzman agreed. Vice Mayor Ross questioned if jobs that were
proposed to be saved were now cut. She wanted to look at furloughs as an answer.
Mr. Bressner advised it was impossible to keep the millage rate, save jobs and keep the
millage rate. Vice Mayor Ross recalled it was planned to have more discussion about
public safety, specifically animal control and the records techs. Mr. Bressner
emphasized that was true if the millage rate would stay at the 7.0 rate.
Mayor Rodriguez summarized his 6.7 millage rate included no furloughs, restored all
Community Service Officers and records clerks up to the amount at the previous
meeting without the three additional positions. It would eliminate Animal Care and
Control, but institute the Cruelty Investigator with a surplus of over $250,000. The red
light camera money would not be allocated. There would be no salary reductions and it
would restore a Code Compliance Officer. The restored positions are all public safety
positions. Mr. Bressner clarified it would restore the $75,000 for the Youth Violence
Prevention Program, and restore the store keeper position in the warehouse and
accountant position in Finance. The two vacant firefighter positions would be restored
and the one open since February would not be restored. The three records clerks would
not be restored. The Neighborhood Specialist position would not be restored.
Commissioner Hay questioned if the 7.0 millage rate would allow the three records
clerks to be maintained. He felt some Commissioners were looking toward re-election
at the expense of doing what is best for the City. Commissioner Hay thought the 7.0 tax
rate would be the best decision. The tax increase would be a low number for most
homeowners who would be willing to pay a few dollars more to save a person's job.
Commissioner Orlove commented his tax bill had increased $10 at 7.2 mills and the
increase would be less if the millage was set at 7.0. He reiterated at 7 mills 75% of the
citizens would not see a tax increase.
Commissioner Holzman wanted further discussion on the proposed budget submitted
by Mayor Rodriguez. It did not include furloughs and he wanted to include furloughs in
the budget. There was also the matter of the animal control division and the difference
in the annual cost of having the Officer or using the donation account fund to
supplement keeping a reduced animal control division.
Mr. Sressner replied, if the animal control division was reduced to an animal
cruelty/impoundment operation, it would cost approximately $103,000 for the salaries
and benefit expense. It would need $16,000 to feed the animals and fully operate the
program from the donation fund that has a balance of approximately $90,000 generated
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over 20 years. There would only be one part-time kennel worker and the full-time
position would be vacant. The staffing level would be one and one-third positions.
Commissioner Holzman wanted the cost if the program was eliminated and only the
animal cruelty investigator position remained. Mr. Bressner estimated $95,000 for the
one position.
The donation funds have been sparingly used, if at all, in the past. Commissioner
Holzman surmised it would be cheaper to restore a reduced service level rather than
the Officer position that would cost $95,000. Mr. Bressner clarified it would be $103,000
with a reduced animal collection and holding operation in place. The full-time kennel
worker would be cut back and the full-time assistant would be eliminated.
Commissioner Holzman added the total would be reduced by the $16,000 from the
donation fund making it cheaper to operate in this format. Ms. LaVerriere added the
$103,000 would be the impact on the General Fund and the $16,000 would be in
addition to cover the shelter operation. The $103,000 would support the animal control
supervisor position and reduced part-time position. It would eliminate the animal control
officer position in the original proposed budget. The net effect on the previous budget
figures would be $28,000 as an additional cost to the General Fund from the August 31st
figures.
Vice Mayor Ross inquired if other Commission members had received calls or
messages to eliminate the division. She had received many calls to keep the division
going as had Commissioner Hay. Commissioner Orlove had received a couple of
emails supporting the division. Mayor Rodriguez had received correspondence both
supporting and eliminating the animal control division. Commissioner Holzman had
received emails and had conversations also. The majority wanted to keep the division
at a cheaper rate than the animal cruelty officer. It did not appear to be possible to keep
it open with less funds.
Mayor Rodriguez pointed out a decision on the furloughs would not need to be made at
this time. It would be extra revenue. There could be agreement on 6.7 mills and have
further discussion on the furloughs to add to the reserve. Commissioner Hay could not
support the 6.7 mills because of the records clerks discussion. Attorney Cherof
cautioned the millage could not be increased after the rate is set and Resolution signed
at the meeting. Mr. Bressner added the alternative would be to do nothing at this time
and leave the rate at the 7.2 level with the option of reducing it at the next public
meeting.
Motion
Vice Mayor Ross moved to amend the proposed millage rate from 7.2 to 6.7626.
Commissioner Holzman seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-2 (Commissioners
Orlove and Hay dissenting).
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III.
Proposed Resolution No. R10-122
Rate for Fiscal Year 2010/11
RE: Adopting the Proposed Millage
Attorney Cherof read proposed Resolution No. R10-122 by title only. The change in the
draft resolution was on page 2, section 2, the millage rate would be reflected as 6.7626
and staff would re-compute the percentage it is below the roll-back rate.
Motion
Vice Mayor Ross moved to approve Resolution R10-122. Commissioner Holzman
seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-1 (Commissioner Orlove dissenting).
IV.
Proposed Resolution No. R10-123
for Fiscal Year 2010/11
RE: Adopting the Tentative Budget
There was discussion on the format of any motion offered. Commissioner Orlove asked
if all the other issues previously discussed were not being considered. Mayor
Rodriguez noted a budget had to be accepted and it would not be final until the next
public hearing. There would be opportunity to manipulate the figures before the next
meeting. Commissioner Holzman and Vice Mayor Ross wanted to discuss furloughs
before concluding.
Mr. Bressner suggested the spreadsheet be copied for distribution to the Commission
and the public. Attorney Cherof advised it would be best to identify the open variables
in the budget and address them one by one for staff's edification.
Mayor Rodriguez called a recess at 7:57 p.m.
Mayor Rodriguez reconvened the meeting at 8:08 p.m.
Mr. Bressner suggested it would be best if the Commission went through the list and
reaffirmed the positions and changes that were restored.
Mayor Rodriguez noted the Shopper Hopper would be restored and the $17,000 for
advertising returned. In the Police Department, three records technicians were
restored, the credit for the PALS officer was included, all the Community Service
Officers were restored, the Animal Control Division was deleted and the Animal Cruelty
Investigator was inserted. The Animal Cruelty Investigator would cost approximately
$90,000 and it could be supplemented through donations, if necessary. The Code
Compliance Officer would be restored as part of Public Safety. Custodial services
would be outsourced and funds transferred from Capital Improvement Projects. The
City Manager would not receive the $2,000 for the ICMA and the Child Care Center
subsidy would be reduced by $5,000. The voluntary separation program dollars would
remain the same. The accountant, storekeeper and two active firefighter positions
would be restored and the Youth Violence Prevention Program would be subsidized for
$75,000. There would be fleet deferral for a 25% credit. The senior management
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deferred compensation would be deferred. The Neighborhood Specialist Program
would not be restored. Three items were added being $55,000 added for suspending
the tuition reimbursement program for a year, the CRNHR support contract for $10,000
and the assumption on a towing contract is $100,000. Mr. Bressner cautioned that a
policy decision on the tow contracts was needed on the issue of a franchise fee.
Commissioner Orlove wanted further explanation of the tuition reimbursement program.
Mr. Bressner responded the rules provide an employee can participate provided it is
budgeted. The collective bargaining agreements indicated the dollars have to be
appropriated. Commissioner Orlove was not in favor of cutting the program.
Vice Mayor Ross inquired if the areas should be prioritized for discussion. She wanted
Public Safety to be given priority over the Shopper Hopper to allow for restoring the
three records clerks and the one firefighter position. Commissioner Orlove, Mayor
Rodriguez and Commissioner Hay could not eliminate funding the Shopper Hopper.
Commissioner Orlove also wanted to include one full time and one part-time library
position. If the positions are not filled, more money would have to be spent for the
donations and new books to be catalogued. He contended the Library was one service
that was used enormously during hard economic times. Commissioner Orlove did favor
the records staff be a total of nine rather than six.
Mr. Bressner explained with the Library there would be less flexibility in materials being
brought into the Library. Craig Clark, Library Director, explained based on last year's
donations, processing and cataloguing those donations this year would be
approximately $51,000 with an anticipated 7,000 items. Donations are worth
approximately $71,000. Purchases of new books would be reduced. None of the
donated items received now could be processed. Commissioner Holzman suggested
the two part timers could offset the one vendor. Mr. Clark noted the cataloguer is
expensive, and quality control is lost. The two positions being eliminated would be a
savings of $76,243. Commissioner Holzman suggested the full-time position be
converted to a part-time position. Mr. Clark asserted some of the work would still have
to be outsourced. It is included in the book budget, but a lot of materials would be lost.
Ann Watts, Assistant Library Director, explained the donations received could not be
added to the collection without the two positions being reinstated. There are no vendors
who would do the same type of processing. The vendor fee that varies by type of
materials has to be added to the cost of the purchase. To meet the reduction required,
the total book budget is $150,000 which would include a vendor fee of $3 to $3.50 for
every item bought. Item acquisition would be cut in half and experience and training
would be lost with vendors.
To offset the expense of $76,243 to restore the two positions, Commissioner Orlove felt
furloughs should be reconsidered. He also agreed with Commissioner Hay that the
Police Department records clerks be a total of nine restored rather than six. Vice Mayor
Ross did not support the suggestions without looking at the issue of furloughs in
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conjunction with Public Safety. Commissioner Hay questioned the length of furloughs
being proposed. Mr. Bressner opined it would be best to determine the amount the
furloughs would have to offset and allow staff to make the calculations. He cautioned
furloughs cannot be designed absent collective bargaining, Fair Labor Standards Act
and other legal details. The proposed budget changes reflect a $125,000 surplus;
however, restoring the three additional records clerk would create a deficit of $55,000.
Restoring the Library positions would be a $122,000 deficit.
Commissioner Hay favored restoring both Library positions and nine records clerk even
if it meant furloughs. Commissioner Holzman was in favor of restoring the Library
positions, but not all nine records technicians. Vice Mayor Ross agreed to furloughs.
Mayor Rodriguez declared there was consensus to create furloughs to restore the
positions. Mr. Bressner emphasized the Neighborhood Specialist position would be
gone.
Commissioner Hay wanted to restore the Neighborhood Specialist position. Vice Mayor
Ross and Commissioner Orlove agreed to restore the position creating consensus. The
deficit would now be $187,000 necessitating all employees taking twenty-four hours of
furloughs.
Mayor Rodriguez declared the budget had been balanced for this session.
Attorney Cherof read Proposed Resolution R10-123.
Motion
Commissioner Holzman moved to adopt Resolution R10-123. Vice Mayor Ross
seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-1 (Commissioner Holzman dissenting).
V. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Mayor Rodriguez
properly adjourned the meeting at 8:43 p.m.
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