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Minutes 07-10-07 MINUTES OF THE CITY COMMISSION BUDGET WORKSHOP HELD ON TUESDAY, JULY 10, 2007 AT 11:00 A.M. IN THE LIBRARY PROGRAM ROOM Present Jerry Taylor, Mayor Jose Rodriguez, Vice Mayor Ron Weiland, Commissioner Mack McCray, Commissioner Carl McKoy, Commissioner Kurt Bressner, City Manager James Cherof, City Attorney Janet Prainito, City Clerk REVIEW PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007/08 Mayor Taylor called the meeting to order at 11:04 a.m. and welcomed everyone. He explained the City Manager would lead the discussion. All City staff introduced themselves. It was determined public input would be received. Mr. Bressner presented an overview of the timeline for the budget review. The process had changed due to action by the State legislature for the property tax formula and final numbers on revenue would not be available from the State Department of Revenue until after July 13th. The two public hearings on the budget would be held in September, Mr. Bressner announced. The tentative millage rate for the property tax should be set in July after receipt of the final tax revenue numbers. Mr. Bressner announced the budget was not totally balanced. The general fund was the only fund not balanced by $1.1M pending policy decisions to be made regarding essential services and discretionary programs. Mayor Taylor noted the purpose of the workshop was for the Commission to give staff direction for the final budget to be presented at two public hearings to be held in September, 2007. He opened the meeting for public comment on any issue. Theresa Scutari, 2030 SW 24th Circle, reported the Shopper Hopper service was the only social outlet for many people and for them it was an essential service because many do not drive. Some people don't have cars and the Shopper Hopper is their only touch with the outside world. Dorothy Eblin, 125 NW 6th Avenue, felt the Shopper Hopper was good for those that could not drive. The Shopper Hopper came to the residence and assisted with packages and bundles. She contended many frequent riders would be willing to pay an increased fee to assist with the continued operation of the service. Muriel Badalucco, 1111 Lake Terrace, was present representing the many people that needed the Shopper Hopper. They could not afford taxicabs and it was the only means of transportation for many. She pleaded with the City to not stop the Shopper Hopper. 1 Meeting Minutes City Commission Budget Workshop Boynton Beach, FL July 10, 2007 Virginia Finnerty, 443 SW 8th Avenue, was 82 years old and had walked to the workshop. She offered a positive suggestion, after polling several of the frequent riders, that the fare be increased to $1. Gerry Barnick, 2601 NE 3rd Court, concurred it was a wonderful thing for the many people that do need the Shopper Hopper. Carol Miller, 2nd Court, representing Village Royale on the Green, advised the residents needed the Shopper Hopper, especially on Saturday. The trolley stop was too far away for the residents to walk. The Shopper Hopper was greatly appreciated by many. Florence Roberts, 9104 Picot Court, was concerned about maintaining the tennis pro at Boynton Racquet Center as it was an attraction for the City. The tournament held at the facilities was considered one of the best in the South Florida area. Entrance fees are charged and participants bring revenue to the City. The facility is also good for kids. She questioned why one tennis pro would be eliminated when the position had been there for a long time. Tennis is good exercise for many and yet it was proposed to be eliminated. Ms. Roberts also expressed concern about the utility tax increase of 10%. She felt it was outrageous to reduce the property tax and increase other taxes. Steve Gardner, 100 Via Laguno Circle, previously lived in an area with a tennis center and felt it was well worth the effort and was an attraction to those moving to the area. The courts were well maintained and well kept and had been featured in Tennis Magazine a few years ago. Students could also utilize the courts. Mr. Gardner paid a fee to use the courts and was willing to pay more to maintain the quality of the center. Ed Gratton, 300 SW 8th Place, requested the tennis facility be kept and not lost. It was doing a good job. David Bader, 5833 Island Reach Lane, advised he was a paid member of the tennis center and expressed his concern with youth finding activities and programs that could be developed to attract youth to the tennis center. He contended all levels of government seem to find money to attract realtors, developers and contractors and now shortfalls and cut backs have to be instituted. Harvey Oyer, 512 N. Sea crest Boulevard, pointed out there is also a decline in business activities, partly attributed to the rapid rise in inflation. He suggested the leaders should reduce their own salaries, expense accounts and the differential between the low and high salaries. He contended a change in approach is needed when cutting the grass is more of a priority than stopping crime in shopping centers. Leadership should equalize things by doing away with pay increases and cost of living index increases to face the responsibility. Herb Suss, Quail Run, commented the police are understaffed by three and should be replaced to meet the growth within the City. Safety is paramount. The understaffing in the Fire Department also had to be remedied. The Utility Department also provides essential services, especially during hurricanes, along with sanitation. Mr. Suss suggested the millage rate not be 2 Meeting Minutes City Commission Budget Workshop Boynton Beach, FL July 10, 2007 lowered so that services can be maintained. Attrition is another means of reducing staff without hardship and a freeze on any new hires was suggested. Brian Miller, Chair of the Community Relations Board, inquired if the Commission supported the endeavors of the board to improve lighting for public safety. Mayor Taylor commented the budget had to be balanced and decisions would be made on what is needed and what is nice to have. No one wants to make cuts and no one wants to raise taxes. He complimented the City Manager and staff for initiating a hiring freeze six months ago. Mr. Bressner advised the City was mandated by the State to reduce the rate from 7.1 mills to approximately 6.4 mills, leaving the City no discretion on the tax rate. He urged anyone with concerns regarding the tax rate to contact the legislature as well, because it was a statewide determination. Mr. Bressner reviewed his suggestions on items to be returned to the budget that had previously been cut by departments and additional cuts that may also be appropriate. First, he offered the three police officers and five fire personnel be added back into the budget. They represent vacant positions. Mr. Bressner also noted some equipment in the police department could be eliminated and the career development program could be reduced, plus the holiday bonus, board recognition dinner and federal lobbyist services should be eliminated. Mr. Bressner further remarked the Neighborhood Services could be restructured under the Police Department. The printed City services resident guide could also be eliminated and the information could be available on the web page or electronically. The service award dinner for employees would also be eliminated. The utility tax increase was included as revenue. The Shopper Hopper program could then be continued and the budget would retain a surplus of over $400,000. Vice Mayor Rodriguez thanked Mr. Bressner for his proposal and recommendations. He inquired what the criteria had been for the departments to achieve the reduced budget. Mr. Bressner explained it was a 3% cut at the discretion of the department heads. Vice Mayor Rodriguez also questioned how the slowdown in growth impacts the vacant positions, particularly in the major departments of police and fire. Chief Immler did not feel the expansion in the Police Department was necessarily tied to the growth in population. He explained there are two aspects of the department. One was the work load generated by the 911 system and the other was reducing the work load through community policing. A recent management study and audit revealed community policing reduces the work load and continued growth will not impact the department. Currently the calls to 911 have decreased over the last two years. By officers being involved in the community, problems can be addressed before an emergency arises. The loss of the three officers would affect the discretionary patrols and deployment to continue the community policing. Mr. Bressner noted the four officers that were funded by the CRA had been returned to the general fund. 3 Meeting Minutes City Commission Budget Workshop Boynton Beach, FL July 10, 2007 Vice Mayor Rodriguez inquired if there was anything in the budget other than personnel that could be eliminated. Chief Immler indicated he had cut items that would allow maintaining the same level of service to the citizens. All programs throughout City government were evaluated; however, in the Police Department the personnel transcend the programs. The program may be eliminated, but the officers assigned remain patrol officers. Vice Mayor Rodriguez questioned the elimination of software maintenance in the budget. Chief Immler explained it was the entire records management system with the dispatch system for the City, including operation of the 911 system. Monies that have accumulated in a 1250 fund derived from $12.50 revenue on each ticket written that goes to the County for a county-wide coordinated system that is already funded from another source. The $12.50 is then redirected to the municipalities and by statute, can be used for police automation. Mr. Bressner added three unmarked squad cars would also be eliminated. Commissioner McCray asked if there were other funds available like the 1250 fund that the Commission was unaware existed. Mr. Bressner stressed there are restrictions on the use of the funds. Commissioner McCray requested a list of the approved uses for the 1250 fund. Chief Immler interjected a list does not exist, but case law has upheld police automation such as hardware and software had been allowed. Commissioner McCray questioned the reduction in police crossing guards and the safety of children. Chief Immler pointed out the State statute only applies to crossings for elementary children. Currently crossing guards are being utilized for middle and high schools in some areas that could be eliminated. Commissioner McCray brought up the issue of gang violence and any monies directed to assist with prevention of gang violence. He recognized that grant monies had been received for the Youth Violence Prevention Program and the monies were being used for personnel to administer the program. Chief Immler replied the grant for the Youth Violence Prevention Program does not provide police officers. It does provide programs for teens to avoid gang membership. The police use the officers in the neighborhoods to determine any gang activity and deploy extra patrols if necessary. The addition of many officers over the last few years has led to one of the biggest decreases in crime for some time. Reducing the number of personnel would impede the discretionary patrols to address gang activity. Commissioner Weiland remarked the Police Department had made great strides and he agreed with the City Manager that now is not the time to cutback the police on the streets. Public safety, including the Fire Department, has improved and he fully supported their efforts. Mayor Taylor commented he had supported additional staff over the years to catch up for many years of not progressing with public safety issues. He would totally support adding the items outlined by Mr. Bressner back into the budget. Vice Mayor Rodriguez clarified that without cutting any personnel, the Police Department reduced its budget by approximately $500,000. Also the 1250 funds are not shown in the general fund. Mr. Mummert explained the funds are held in a trust that handles the various monies given to the City to be held in trust for specified uses. The software maintenance 4 Meeting Minutes City Commission Budget Workshop Boynton Beach, FL July 10, 2007 expense is a recurring charge and the 1250 fund would continue to absorb the expense. Mr. Bressner pointed out the monies are replenished every year also. Mr. Mummert understood the monies had been accumulating for a new dispatch radio system and a different revenue stream for that expense had been found. Vice Mayor Rodriguez questioned if salaries of technical staff could be transferred to the fund to further reduce the general fund. Commissioner McCray reiterated the fact that monies are added to the fund each year. Mr. Bressner agreed to supply a three year history of the use of the funds, as well as five year projections. Mayor Taylor suggested the issue of the Shopper Hopper be addressed to accommodate the many residents who had come to the meeting to support the program. Vice Mayor Rodriguez felt more information was needed before he could make a determination on the viability of the Shopper Hopper program. Commissioner McKoy believed the Commission had a responsibility to assure services were provided to all the citizens, especially seniors and children. He was in favor of further discussion on the Shopper Hopper program. Commissioner Weiland agreed with the Vice Mayor and felt later discussion would be more appropriate. He expressed faith in the City Manager that he had gone over the programs and budget and indicated the Shopper Hopper could be continued based on his recommendations. There were smaller items to discuss though. Commissioner Weiland was willing to discuss the issue to accommodate those present. Commissioner McCray advised he needed more information on the revenue for the general fund and if the County would perhaps assist in funding the Shopper Hopper or the availability of any grant funding. Mr. Bressner responded some funding was received from Palm Tran and there was a small grant from the County. Most of the expenses were covered under the local option tax. The budget funding for the Shopper Hopper is approximately $280,000 to subsidize the program. Commissioner McCray noted there were approximately 25,000 riders over the last year. He suggested even though some citizens had agreed to increase the fare, perhaps routes could be consolidated or timing changes to discover greater efficiencies. Mr. Bressner reported the return rate on the fares was approximately 104 on the dollar. Doubling the fares would probably increase the return to 154 on the dollar. It is a unique system and could be re- evaluated to perhaps explore saving costs. Commissioner McCray noted the trolley also provides service throughout the City. Mr. Bressner concurred there is some overlap in the services. The trolley, Palm Tran and TriRail are pre- determined routes that do not compare to the individualized service of the Shopper Hopper. Vice Mayor Rodriguez inquired about the criteria to use the Shopper Hopper. Wally Majors, Recreation and Parks Director, explained how a citizen could utilize the system for transportation from their home to points of interest within the incorporated area. There are many repeat riders. Commissioner McCray suggested that the Shopper Hopper program should be marketed to improve citizen awareness of the service and increase ridership to make it more feasible. Mr. 5 Meeting Minutes City Commission Budget Workshop Boynton Beach, FL July 10, 2007 Majors added the fare is $1 and seniors are eligible for a 50% reduction. The rate had never been raised. Tuesday is the highest day of use, Wednesday is the lowest. The Leisureville area represents the most riders and the southwest area of the City. Commissioner McKoy confirmed that any citizen could utilize the system. He asked what impact an increase in ridership would have on the program. Mr. Majors did not feel it would have a significant impact. Mayor Taylor remarked bus systems were not designed to make money. They were designed as a service and the fees would never offset the costs. It is a service especially for older citizens who cannot walk far in the heat. Mayor Taylor commended the City Manager for proposing a budget with reduced revenues and maintaining a $600,000 positive balance to allow adding the Shopper Hopper back into the budget. He supported the Shopper Hopper program. Commissioner Weiland echoed the Mayor's statements and supported continuing the Shopper Hopper program. He wanted staff to reach out to the community and advise all citizens of this valuable service which was an incredible positive for the community. Vice Mayor Rodriguez agreed with all the comments, but noted there is a 10% utility increase. He wanted to make sure everyone understood the status quo was not maintained because an increase in the utility tax was also recommended to balance the budget. Mr. Bressner clarified the utility tax proposed was a new tax. He admonished none of the services provided come free. Commissioner McCray concurred and suggested staff look at streamlining the Shopper Hopper program for greater efficiencies. Mayor Taylor declared there was consensus to continue the Shopper Hopper service. Vice Mayor Rodriguez questioned the expense for animal control and the possibility of allowing the County to provide the service. Mr. Bressner advised the total cost of animal control was $162,000. In the event the referendum passed in January, 2008, he would recommend eliminating the program and seed it to the County. Commissioner McCray noted the health insurance increase was reduced from 12% to 9%. Mr. Bressner explained the rate received was better than expected and the original projected increase of 12% was reduced to a 9% increase. Mr. Bressner also noted service awards for employees were given during the year, however, the service award dinner was eliminated. Commissioner McCray asked about the Fire Department recognition dinner and Mr. Bressner responded it was funded by the benevolent organization with private funds secured through donations and the same applied to the Fraternal Order of Police. The taxpayers did not fund the events. Chief Bingham addressed the issue of an increase in population and the impact on the fire protection and EMS services. It was projected there would be over 12,000 responses for the 6 Meeting Minutes City Commission Budget Workshop Boynton Beach, FL July 10, 2007 current year. June was the first month of the calendar year that the responses did not total 1,000 calls. The strategic placing of fire stations enables an average four minute response time on calls. Commissioner McCray recalled the fire assessment was used to hire employees to man Fire Station #5 and requested a timeline of when Fire Station #5 would be operational. He wanted an explanation why 24 employees were hired and paid out of the general fund for Station #5 that was not functional. Mr. Mummert responded the 24 firefighters were moved from the fire assessment fund to the general fund. Technically the expenses are running through the fire assessment, but funded from the general fund. The amount was $1.7M for 24 firefighters' salaries, benefits and operating costs. Commissioner McCray recalled the directive was to bring the firefighters on through the fire assessment when Fire Station #5 was built. Chief Bingham explained the 24 firefighters hired in 2004 were at the direction of the Commission to staff Fire Station #4. Their salaries were reflected in the assessment budget as directed. They were hired six months prior to the station coming online to provide coverage for the area where Station #4 was being built. It was very successful. The same procedure was being utilized for the zone to be served by Station #5. They were currently stationed at #1 and respond primarily to the zone to be covered by Fire Station #5. Response times have decreased. Chief Bingham stressed fire stations do not respond to calls. Fire equipment and personnel respond to calls. Commissioner McCray opined the Fire Chief had not done a good job with the budget. He contended directives from the Commission were not followed and the response times were not as good as stated. He would vote for the budget, but he was not happy with the Fire Department budget. Jeff Livergood, Director of Public Works and Engineering, explained the construction had progressed from Fire Station #4 to #2 to #5, building on each design. The design for Fire Station #5 was completed and it was ready to go for bid. There was a reduction of $300,000 due to value engineering. The building permit had been issued. Two months of bidding and then construction should commence requiring a total of 18 months to completion. Mayor Taylor inquired how much training was required for a new firefighter. Chief Bingham replied a three or four week orientation is needed and then an entire year to bring them up to full speed to complete their probationary period. Mayor Taylor noted those hired six months early were essentially being trained and brought up to speed for the opening of the new station. Commissioner McCray contended the firefighters should be fully trained when they are hired and only specific training as to routes and City procedures would be needed. He questioned why the City was responsible for paying for State licensing. Mr. Bressner replied it was necessary for certification. Chief Bingham stressed the work force is dual trained to achieve a truly integrated system of fire training and emergency medical training. 7 Meeting Minutes City Commission Budget Workshop Boynton Beach, FL July 10, 2007 Commissioner Weiland pointed out the City also does tuition reimbursement for any employee of the City to further their education. Commissioner McCray expressed concern with all the new facilities opening and the recommendation of Recreation of Parks to layoff one supervisor. Mr. Bressner clarified the proposed budget eliminates City Hall in the Mall and shifts registration and staff to the Intracoastal Clubhouse. Acquatic staff would be added for the Wilson Center pool. The tennis professional would be separated from service and the program could continue on a contractual basis. One recreation supervisor could not be reassigned. Mr. Majors added the remainder of the existing resources were spread throughout the new facilities. Part time hours would increase for a senior lifeguard and a regular lifeguard would be added for the pool. Existing staff would handle all other responsibilities. Mr. Bressner commented six months ago hiring of new staff was curtailed in anticipation of the revenue reduction. There are currently 109 vacancies out of 900 employees or a 10% vacancy rate to make sure affected individuals are both qualified and interested in relocating within the organization. Layoffs were anticipated to be a last resort. Commissioner Weiland suggested eliminating the discretionary funds and scale back on travel expenses to perhaps save the two positions being eliminated. Mr. Bressner indicated $150,000 would be needed for the three full time positions and then there are two part time positions. Mayor Taylor requested the part time position in the City Clerk's office be reinstated. He noted most of the work is mandated by the City or State, plus preparation of minutes for all boards and the Commission and constant public records requests. The City Clerk's office is essential to the operation of the City and the position is a necessity for the benefit everyone. Mr. Bressner questioned if the utility tax was agreed upon. Mayor Taylor agreed with the utility tax. There had not been an increase in a significant amount of time and an increase would be in order. Commissioner Weiland reiterated the elimination of the discretionary funds would be helpful. The funds are nice to support organizations, but they could look to other places for donations. Both the part time positions in the City Clerk's office and Finance need to be supported. Mayor Taylor agreed to give up his discretionary funds if necessary to save the two part time positions. Commissioner McKoy inquired about the rationale for the 3% across the board and whether it was a mere dollar value. Mr. Mummert responded all the departments had come back with very lean budgets and to expect more than 3% would have been inappropriate. For some departments driven by personnel with little flexibility, the 3% would be extremely difficult. The operating expenses from year to year had hardly increased. Departments have to have the tools and operating expenses to do their jobs and personnel drives the majority of the budget. Those departments either have to squeeze operating expenses that are very limited or reduce staff. A 6% decrease would have seen more staff reduction. 8 Meeting Minutes City Commission Budget Workshop Boynton Beach, FL July 10, 2007 Commissioner McKoy requested an estimate of 2% salary reduction for all staff including the Commission. Mr. Mummert advised he had considered a wage freeze across the board would generate approximately $2.2M. He cautioned there are two contractual obligations with the fire union and white collar union that do not expire until 2008 that would have to be renegotiated. Mr. Bressner surmised it would be difficult if not impossible to renegotiate. Commissioner McKoy was willing to decrease his salary and felt it should be considered by all staff. The City did have financial issues that should be addressed. Commissioner Weiland expressed concern for the blue collar workers that were working for low hourly dollars currently. Commissioner McKoy agreed and suggested the executive staff should definitely be re-evaluated. He requested the salary reduction figures be calculated and given to the Commission. Mayor Taylor would not reduce salaries. He felt a balanced budget could be achieved with a positive $400,000. The cost of living does not go down and the employees still had to support their families. Going forward, minimal increases may be necessary, but cutting existing wages was not necessary. It would be a tremendous morale issue. Vice Mayor Rodriguez supported the Mayor's feedback. A recent study revealed the entire City was underpaid and cutting salaries would mean the loss of many people who support the City. It would be devastating not only to the employees, but also the City. Commissioner McCray contended the City was top heavy with management and people were paid who were not producing. He requested organizational charts on the supervisory structure of each department. He also requested the list of what was cut by each department. Mr. Bressner pointed out the information was contained in the budget binder outlining the 685 programs. It also outlined the cuts if the referendum passes in January for a total of $4.6M, social services $105,000, discretionary services $2M and program enhancements $80,000. Although not in the budget, it outlined further reductions. The additional cuts would involve cutting back the level of service for police and fire and cutting back on the incremental costs of maintaining facilities. With regard to salaries, Mr. Bressner recalled the Commission approved a wage and salary plan that is in its third year. The budget does include the funds to continue that program without appreciably impacting services. Commissioner Weiland returned to the issue of eliminating the discretionary funds and adding back the two part time positions. Mayor Taylor noted the excess budget funds would then drop to $411,000. He did feel a surplus was needed. Commissioner Weiland agreed a surplus was needed. He would go along with the majority, but felt the discretionary funds could be eliminated. Vice Mayor Rodriguez emphasized the discretionary monies had already been cut back from $75,000 to $50,000. Many organizations reach out to the City to support events and he wanted to see the funding continue. He wanted it understood only he, the Mayor and possibly Commissioner Weiland would be living with the new budget. Commissioners McKoy and McCray would not be dealing with the budget from a Commissioner standpoint. 9 Meeting Minutes City Commission Budget Workshop Boynton Beach, FL July 10, 2007 Commissioner McCray asserted the available funds did not have to be spent. Anyone of the Commissioners could choose to return their discretionary funds to the general fund. Mr. Bressner commented that historically the City had not spent the entire dollars that had been budgeted. Mr. Mummert felt the current general fund is at least $lM less than budgeted. Commissioner McCray noted the budget was only a tool and the monies do not have to be spent. He remained unhappy with the Fire Department, but he would work within the budget. Commissioner McKoy favored maintaining the discretionary funds and helping whatever organizations in the City requested assistance. Commissioner Weiland agreed. Mayor Taylor requested consensus on the two part time positions. Commissioner McKoy supported retaining the two part time positions. Vice Mayor Rodriguez felt the question was are the part time positions needed. Commissioner Weiland advised he had spoken with both departments and the part time positions were necessary. Vice Mayor Rodriguez agreed to keep the two part time positions. Commissioner McCray agreed but cautioned just because the positions are returned to the budget does not mean that the positions should be filled unnecessarily. He also accepted the budget as submitted by the City Manager. Vice Mayor Rodriguez noted with the $411,000 surplus he suggested not initiating the 10% utility tax and pass the budget without raising taxes. Mr. Bressner responded the next increase after the six month waiting period would be $450,000 to be matched with a one time fund appropriation of $450,000 for $900,000. If the utility tax was not assessed the $411,000 would be depleted and the budget would not be balanced and have a $480,000 deficit. Commissioner Weiland offered a 5% utility tax. Mr. Bressner reported that would result in a zero fund balance. Vice Mayor Rodriguez supported a 5% utility tax to balance the current budget with the $lM surplus from the current year's budget remaining in the general fund. Mayor Taylor did not feel comfortable with a zero balance and endorsed the 10% tax. He contended it would increase the rate significantly. Commissioner McKoy indicated he would support the majority. Commissioner Weiland agreed with the 10% tax and the $lM surplus from the current budget. He expected the conservative fiscal responsibility to continue. Vice Mayor Rodriguez contended the projections should be accurate and the department heads should be responsible for the budgeted figures. A 5% tax would be sufficient and if necessary additional dollars would be found along the way. Mayor Taylor commented the $lM was not significant when one group of residents wanted a different route that is anticipated to take over $lM for one project. Commissioner Weiland noted rescinding the surcharge would further reduce the 10% utility tax increase. Commissioner McCray noted the City is required to have in reserve monies for at least six months of expenses and he was in favor of the 10%. Vice Mayor Rodriguez pointed out the $25M is in the reserve as required. Mr. Bressner concurred the reserve was preserved. Mayor Taylor declared there was consensus to go with the 10% utility tax. 10 Meeting Minutes City Commission Budget Workshop Boynton Beach, FL July 10, 2007 An unknown citizen in the audience inquired why the tennis was separate and tennis pro position was eliminated. Mayor Taylor advised the position had been eliminated as of October 1 st. She also questioned why the golf course was a separate entity. Mr. Bressner pointed out two years ago the tennis center attempted to be an enterprise fund and it crashed. It was brought back in the general fund so it could be subsidized. It was even proposed to raise the rates for the users and the Commission had been besieged by the patrons objecting to the increase in fees. The tennis pro services could be provided on a fee basis by contract. Bob Howell, tennis pro, inquired what the salary was for the tennis supervisor that would assume his responsibilities. Mr. Majors advised no decision had been made how the operation would evolve. The entire operation would need to be analyzed in conjunction with the available supervisors and other facilities coming on board. Another resident advised an athletic supervisor could not handle the many responsibilities that had been done by the tennis pro. The golf course has seven pros while the tennis center requests only one pro. There should be a way to keep the tennis center running. Mayor Taylor interjected the tennis pro was a position that was nice to have; however, cuts were necessary. Another resident contended the recreation supervisor could clean the courts and answer the phone, but could not run the entire tennis center. Mayor Taylor advised the Commission did not wish to retain the position and properly adjourned the meeting at 1:29 p.m. CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH , ATTEST: '. ~ "' --,) ..::::,~;;::.::.;;.-:..-;;~-;:;;., ~--- ._- 11