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HomeMy Public PortalAbout09 23 14 Final Budget HearingMINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2014 AT 5:01 P.M., IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS OF THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA. I. Call to Order. Mayor Morgan called the meeting to order at 5:01 P.M. II. Roll Call: Present and Participating Also Present and Participating Scott W. Morgan Robert W. Ganger Joan K. Orthwein Thomas M. Stanley Donna S. White William H. Thrasher Rita L. Taylor Garrett J. Ward Christopher O'Hare Mayor Vice Mayor Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Town Manager Town Clerk Police Chief Resident III. Consideration of Adopted Tentative Millage Rate and Adopted Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2014 -2015. A. Explanation and discussion of Tentative Millage Rate as compared to the rolled back rate. Town Manager Thrasher advised this budget has been prepared with a proposed millage rate of 3.9000 mills which is 11.53% higher than the rolled -back rate of 3.4969 mills. He explained this is a balanced budget at $4,129,691 and has not changed from the Tentative Budget that was approved. He pointed out this provides for contingencies or amounts to the reserves of $169,550. B. Comment from the Commission and the public. Vice Mayor Ganger asked when we might expect to hear from Delray Beach with regard to cost of water for the coming year. Mr. Thrasher replied t this date, adding that rates to the residents that the water fund is because we have turned internally. -iat we have not been advised of any change as of if there should be a change, we would adjust our accordingly to compensate. Mr. Thrasher reported doing nicely, not because of higher rates but the maintenance and repairs, as much as possible, Commissioner Stanley asked if we have used the outside contractor that we have under contract for work that is beyond that which we are equipped to handle. Mr. Thrasher reported we had used them for installation of a drainage outfall on Palm Way which included repaving of the area. He added that this project was a 50/50 co -op with the neighbors in the area participating along with the Town. Vice Mayor Ganger stated he had just asked the Town Manager Prior to the meeting to explain the Capital item under "streets" in the amount of $503,000 and the Town Manager had confirmed that this includes what has been budgeted for the new street lights. Town Commission Public Hearing September 24, 2014 Mayor Morgan asked for public comment at this time. Christopher O'Hare was recognized and asked, or commented on, the following: 1. What permits does the $90,000 revenue item cover? (Zoning & Building Permits) 2. Explain the Code Enforcement, $35, page 2. (This is $35,000, a part of all Professional Services which is $87,500.) 3. Explain the $2,000 for library, page 2. (Covers general costs to maintain the room, etc. By maintaining a Town Library there is a savings of one half mill to Gulf Stream Taxpayers, a benefit many residents are not aware of.) 4. Are the items, Salaries & Benefits, under streets for B.Dietrick? (yes.) 5. Was under the impression the Town Manager's salary was shown as an increase of 8% on the Tentative Budget. (He was assured that the figure of 3% was same on both budgets) 6. Pointed out Dietrick salary was shown on both page 3 & page 5. (Explained that page 5 shows the breakdown of what is shown on page 3.) 7. Noting $20,000 budgeted design costs for Town Hall expansion, asked for explanation. (Has been included in last several budgets but money has been needed for more pressing things.) 8. Where are the fees paid to Urban Design shown? (They are included in the line item for Other Professional Ser.) 9. Why is the commodity charge in the water budget more than last year if we don't use more water. (Don't believe there will be an increase but taking a conservative approach.) 10. Why did management fees go up? Paper clips go up? (This is an allocation that is charged to the water department for the General Funds management of the system.) 11. Who is the management fee? Is it you or the Town? (That's a transfer to the General Fund to cover anyone involved with the operation or activities connected therewith. 12. Stated spent $277,500 this year on street lights and expect to spend $421,400 next year. Commented lights look great but questioned why, for < million, we did not seek a competitive bid? (There were no lights installed last year, it was anticipated but never materialized. The purchase was piggy- backed off another contract that had been bid.) IV. Adoption of the General Fund FINAL MILLAGE RATE for Fiscal Year 2014 -2015. Vice Mayor Ganger moved and Commissioner Stanley seconded to approve the adoption of the General Fund FINAL millage rate of 3.9000 for Fiscal Year 2014 -2015. All voted AYE at roll call. Town Commission Public Hearing September 24, 2014 V. Adoption of the FINAL BUDGETS for Fiscal Year 2014 -2015. A. General Fund Vice Mayor Ganger moved and Commissioner Stanley seconded to approve the adoption of the General Fund FINAL Budget of $4,129,691 for Fiscal Year 2014 -2015. All voted AYE at roll call. B. Enterprise Fund (Water) Vice Mayor Ganger moved and Commissioner Stanley seconded to approve the adoption of the Enterprise (water) Fund FINAL Budget of $1,011,000 for Fiscal Year 2014 -2015. All voted AYE at roll call. VI. Resolutions for Adoption. Mayor Morgan read the following Title and the entire document was read by Town Clerk Taylor. A. No. 014 -10; A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE FINAL LEVYING OF AD VALOREM TAXES FOR THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM GENERAL FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING ON OCTOBER 1, 2014 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2015; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Vice Mayor Ganger moved and Commissioner Orthwein seconded to approve the adoption of Resolution No. 014 -10. All voted AYE at roll call. Mayor Morgan read the following Title and the entire document was read by Town Clerk Taylor. B. No. 014 -11; A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE GENERAL FUND FINAL BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING ON OCTOBER 1, 2014 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2015; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Vice Mayor Ganger moved and Commissioner Orthwein seconded to approve the adoption of Resolution No. 014 -11. All voted AYE and Roll Call. Mayor Morgan read the following Title and the entire document was read by Town Clerk Taylor. C. No. 014 -12; A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE WATER FUND FINAL BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING ON OCTOBER 1, 2014 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2015; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Vice Mayor Ganger moved and Commissioner Orthwein seconded to approve the adoption of Resolution No. 014 -12. All voted AYE at Roll Call. VII. Adjournment. Mayor Morgan adjourned the meeting at 5:25 P.M. R TEVylor, Town Clerk 9