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1997-10-23437 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION A. Call Special Meeting to order on September 23, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. - Mayor Kirk. B. Mayor and Council Attendance: Mayor James E. Kirk Council Member Noel A. Chandler Council Member Lowry Markham Council Member Robert Oliver Council Member Dowling R. Watford. Jr. Staff Attendance: City Attorney John R. Cook City Administrator Robert J. Bradshaw City CiGrk Bonnie S. Thomas Deputy Clerk S. Lane Gamiotea C. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE FINAL READING OF BUDGET ORDINANCES - Mayor Kirk. Mayor Kirk called the September 23, 1997 Special Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Clerk Thorns called the roll: Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Mayor Kirk opened the Public Hearing for the Final Reading of Budget Ordinances at 7:01 p.m. PAGE 1 OF 5 1. Mayor announces that the purpose of this public Mayor Kirk announced that the purpose of this public hearing is to consider the final reading of ordinances for the proposed millage hearing is to consider the final reading of ordinances for rate levy and proposed budget for fiscal year 1997-98. the proposed millage rate levy and proposed budget for fiscal year 1997-98. 2. Mayor announces that the proposed millage rate levy Mayor Kirk announced that the proposed millage rate levy represents 25.43% more than the roll back rate computed pursuant to represents 25.43% more than the roll back rate Florida Statute Section 200.065(1). computed pursuant to Florida Statute Section 200.065(1). / 46 SEPTEMBER 23,1997 - SPECIAL MEETING - PAGE 2 OF 5 C. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE FINAL READING OF BUDGET ORDINANCES CONTINUED 3. a) Motion to read by title only, proposed Ordinance No. Council Member Chandler moved to read by titre only, proposed Ordinance No. 704 levying a millage rate for the General Func 704 levying a millage rate for the General Fund Budget Budget; seconded by Council Member Watford. - City Attorney (Exhibit 1). 3. b) Vote on motion to read by title only. Vote on motion to read by title only: 3. 3. KIRK - YES CHANDLER - YES MARKHAM - YES OLIVER - YES WATFORD - YES MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 704 by title only as follows: "An Ordinance Lnyin` A Alilla` e Rate Which Rate Is Set On All Real And Personal Propertty; Providing That z. 9399 Per Thouv71111 dollar I'ahiation Shall i%'ot Be Levied On Homestead Property; 77iat 4.9399 Per Tho smul Dollar Valuation Shall Be Used For General City Purposes; That Said Rlilla,e Rate 1.� T7ia;i T7re Ro11-Bark Rate ( nrtln1ted lu Accordance With F.S. 00.OG; (I ?: Prnsidin� :1n Effective Date. c) Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 704 levying millage III Council Member Chandler moved to adopt Ordinance No. 704 levying a millage rate for General Fund; seconded by Council rate for General Fund. Member Oliver. d) Comments and discussion from the Public and III Mayor Kirk asked whether anyone from the public had ,comments or questions. None were stated Council. Mayor Kirk asked whether anyone from the Council had comments or questions. Council Member Watford wanted to repeat as Council discussed at the first hearing the millage rate increase is going back to what it was two years ago. The Council reduced the millage by one mill and made it clear that the following year it may have to be increased. 439 SEPTEMBER 23,1997 - SPECIAL MEETING - PAGE 3 OF 5 C. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE FINAL READING OF BUDGET ORDINANCES CONTINUED e) Vote on motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No. III Vote on motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 704: 704. KIRK - YES CHANDLER - YES MARKHAM - YES OLIVER - YES WATFORD - YES MOTION CARRIED. 4. a) Motion to read by title only, proposed Ordinance No. Council Member Watford moved to read by title only, proposed Ordinance No. 705 establishing the revenues and expenditures 705 establishing the revenues and expenditures for for the General Fund Budget: seconded by Council Member Markham. General Fund Budgets - City Attorney (Exhibit 2). bl Vote on motion to read by title only. Vote on motion to read by title only: KIRK - YES CHANDLER - YES MARKHAM - YES OLIVER - YES WATFORD - YES MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Cook read Proposed Ordinance No. 705 by Title only as follows: "An Ordinance Adopting An Annual Budget For The City Of Okeechobee, Florida, For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 1997 And Ending September 30, 1998; Which Budget Sets Forth General Fund Revenues Of $5,651,865., And Expenditures Of $2,937,289., LeavingA Fund Balance Of $2,714,576; Public Facilities Improvement Fund Revenues Of $1,508,755., And Expenditures Of $865,500., Leaving A Fund Balance Of $643,255; Debt Service Revenues Of $249,185., And Expenditures Of $199,365., LeavingA Fund Balance Of $49,820; Law Enforcement Special Fund Revenues Of $2,74I., And Expenditures Of $-0- LeavingA Fund Balance Of $2,741; Emergency And Disaster Relief Revenues Of $467,844., And Expenditures Of $93,500., Leaving A Fund Balance Of $374,344; CDBG Grant Revenues Of $494,750., And Expenditures Of $494,750., Leaving A Fund Balance Of $-0-; Providing An Effective Date." WE SEPTEMBER 23,1997 - SPECIAL MEETING - PAGE 4 OF 5 G ::. AS . C. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE FINAL READING OF BUDGET ORDINANCES CONTINUED 4. c) Motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 705 Council Member Chandler moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 705 establishing the revenues and expenditures for General establishing the revenues and expenditures for General Fund Budgets; seconded by Council Member Markham. Fund Budgets. Mayor Kirk asked whether anyone from the public had comments or questions. None were stated. 4. d) Comments and discussion from the Public and Mayor Kirk asked whether anyone from the Council had comments or questions. One amendment noted by Finance Coordinator Council. Parker was for an additional five thousand dollars ($5,000.) to account 513-2500 for an unemployment compensation claim. Council Member Chandler stated he wished to discuss the memorandum provided to the Council by Finance Coordinator Parker explaining at the last hearing Council approved a five hundred dollar ($500) across the board raise creating a twenty-three thousand, nine hundred fifty-nine dollar ($23,959) deficit The Council had discussed transferring the twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) ear marked for driveway improvements to the fire station to cover this deficit. However, Mrs. Parker advised that the Emergency and Disaster Relief Fund has earned thirty-eight thousand. nine hundred twenty- five dollars, thirty cents ($38.925.30) in interest over the last two years. Ifs� the Council reconsidered the five hundred dollar ($500) across the board raise an�r1 ii�v�C,G.. '� Il lV a Glic thousand dollar ($ I,ODU)' raise. it would ca.,se .. rllly-live thou -sand, wenly-uve dollar ($55,075) deficit. Council could transfer the earned interest plus an additional sixteen thousand. one hundred forty-nine dollars, seventy cents ($16,149.70) from the Emergency and Disaster Relief Fund Balance to cover the deficit. The Council discussed salary increases at length. Mayor Kirk continued to support the one thousand dollar ($1,000) across the board increase as did Council Member Chandler. Council Member Markham also stated his support due to the information provided by Mrs. Parker. Council Member Oliver continued to support the five hundred dollar ($500) across the board raise. Council Member Chandler moved to amend proposed Ordinance No. 705 by increasing 525 Emergency and Disaster Relief Fund expenditures fifty-five thousand, seventy-five dollars ($55,075), revising expenditures total to one hundred forty-eight thousand, five hundred seventy-five dollars ($148,575.00), and fund balance three hundred nineteen thousand, two hundred sixty-nine dollars ($319,269); then amending General Fund Revenues Transfer -In an additional fifty-five thousand, seventy-five dollars ($55,075); revising revenue totals to five million, seven hundred seven thousand, nine hundred forty dollars ($5,707,940), expenditures to two million, nine hundred seventy-four thousand four hundred five dollars ($2,974.405), leaving a fund balance of two million, seven hundred thirty-three thousand, five hundred thirty-five dollars ($2,733,535); seconded by Council Member Markham. 441 C. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE FINAL READING OF BUDGET ORDINANCES CONTINUED 4. d) Comments and discussion from the Public and Council. 4. e) Vote on motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 705. D. ADJOURN PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor Kirk. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if any person desires to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this proceeding, such interested person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need b ensure a verbatim record of the pr ' gs is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon w ' h the appal is to be based. City Clerk tapes are for the sole purpose of backup for fficial recor s of the Clerk. ATTEST: James It Kirk, Mayor onnie S. Thomas, CMC, City Clerk SEPTEMBER 23,1997 - SPECIAL MEETING - PAGE 5 OF 5 Council Member Oliver commented he felt this was taking out of one piggy bank and putting it into another, which was defici spending. Vote on motion to amend was as follows: KIRK - YES CHANDLER - YES MARKHAM - YES OLIVER - NO WATFORD - No MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED. There being no further discussion, vote on motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 705 as amended was as follows: KIRK - YES CHANDLER - YES MARKHAM - YES OLIVER - YES WA T FORD - YES MOTION CARRIED As AMENDED. There being no further items on the agenda, Mayor Kirk adjourned the September 23, 1997 Special Meeting at 7:38 p.m.