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Meeting of 2003 -12 -17 Special City Council Meeting
Mayor Walter Parker called the December 17, 2003 Special City Council Meeting to
order at 7:00 PM. Those Council members present were Jack Youmans, Whitley Reynolds and
Jason Buelterman. In addition, City Attorney Edward Hughes and City Manager Bob Thomson
were also present.
. Youmans motioned for approval of the Alcohol Beverage License for Jackie and
Jackie Burns for AJ' s Dockside Restaurant, 1315 Chatham Avenue and The Mariner,
1311 Butler Avenue. Reynolds seconded and the vote was unanimous.
It was agreed that the consulting contract for Jackie Brown would not be renewed.
Parker said we would use her services on an as needed basis. Parker said she had been a great
asset to the City and thinks that any time we need her she would come. City Manager, Bob
Thomson agreed.
Reynolds motioned for approval of the 2003 Election Results, Buelterman seconded.
Vote was unanimous.
Mayor Parker acknowledged Council Members Elect Eddie Crone and Paul Wolff
Mayor Parker opened, asked for comments and closed the following public hearing
according to law.
Jason Cowan, Finance Director, presented the proposed 2004 Budget to Council for
their approval. Cowan said we had held workshops regarding the budget which were open to the
present Council and the incoming Council, as well as the public. He said this budget represents a
$300,0000 increase in revenue, which is a conservative estimate. The expenditures show an
increase to around $1,000,000, which is an actually less than was spent. Cowan said the budget
was balanced at $5,670,000 Revenue and $5,670,000 Expenditures. Parker asked for questions
from the Council Members. Cowan said that because of the uncertainty of the completion of the
gym, the 0 & M cost, about $75,000, was not included in the budget. After completion of the
gym, this item can be more accurately put in. Cowan said the Butler Avenue water line project is
in a 1.2 million dollars and we can fund that with a loan from Georgia Environmental Facilities
at about 4.12 % depending on what term we choose. We can fund that from current SPLOST
proceeds that are designated for water /sewer projects. We have enough funds in the unreserved
fund for that project, however it is recommended that we keep a certain amount in that fund.
Cowan said we also have a CD for $600,000 which is maturing on Sunday, December 14, 2003.
Cowan said in our Money Market Account we have roughly $3.5 million, in our operating
account we have about $700,000 and in the SPLOST Account we have somewhere around
$90,000. There were some questions from Pam 0' Brien, Jim Klutz, Paul Wolff, Cullen
Chambers and Freda Rutherford. Cowan and Thomson answered questions concerning SPLOST
Funds, drainage issues, the reserve fund, gym funding, Beach Renourishment Fund. There was
also some discussion regarding the organizational funding. Paul Wolff suggested reducing the
Beautification Committee to $5,000. All agreed and Cowan was directed to make the
adjustment by Mayor Parker. Youmans said that $65,000 for the Marine Science Center was
supposed to be reduced as this amount was a one time thing. Youmans motioned to reduce this
to $10,000, Reynolds seconded. Youmans said why jump to $65,000, we gave them part of
building that the lifeguards used and now we have to rent a place for the lifeguards. The $65,000
was for remodeling. Kelli Lewis, Director of the MSC, spoke to Council regarding plans for
generating more funds. She said they are raising fees but have to wait until the school year
begins. Cowan spoke on behalf of the MSC and said Lewis is developing a plan to become self-
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sufficient. They have planned some fundraisers. Vote was 1, Youmans, in favor of reducing
amount and 2, Buelterman and Reynolds, opposed.
Reynolds motioned to accept proposed 2004 budget with 1 adjustment to the
Beautification Committee, reducing their amount by half, Buelterman seconded. Vote was
2, Buelterman and Reynolds, in favor, and 1, Youmans, opposed.
The meeting for the second reading will be held on December 30, 2003, at 7 PM.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Clerk of Council
Mayor Walter W. Parker
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Meeting of 2003 -12 -30 Special City Council Meeting
Mayor Walter Parker called the Special City Council meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Those
members present were Jimmy Burke, Jack Youmans, Whitley Reynolds and Jason Buelterman.
Also in attendance was City Attorney, Edward Hughes.
Mayor Parker announced that the purpose of this meeting was to approve the 2nd reading
of the Proposed 2004 Budget, Section 3 -1 -2 Annual Budget; Appropriations Ordinance, for
Operational Budget and Capital Budget. The balanced budget for revenue and expenditures is
$5,665,244. Youmans motioned for approval, Buelterman seconded. Mayor Parker said that if
anyone thinks the budget needs an adjustment, bring it in writing to the City Clerk, Diane Sikes.
Vote was unanimous.
As there was no further business, Mayor Parker adjourned.
Clerk of Council
Mayor Walter W. Parker
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