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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Special Meeting_09/20/2018_Budget MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA SPECIAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 � CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Abby Brennan at 6:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by Assistant to the Clerk, Mary Ann Grieser. Present were: Mayor Abby Brennan, Vice Mayor Tom Paterno, Council Member Vince Arena, Council Member Laurie Brandon and Council Member Kristi Johnson. 1. Director of Finance, Mr. Chris Quirk announced the percentage (increase 5.42% over) the rolled-back rate (5.9687 mills) necessary to fund the budget. Mr. Quirk announced the Proposed Millage Rate was 6.2920 and gave a summary of the budget. Mr. Chris Quirk explained there was an increase in public safety pension costs, general liability and workers comp costs and other health insurance costs. Mayor Brennan opened the hearing to the public however; no one came forward to speak. She opened the hearing to Council for input. Vice-Mayor Paterno requested the total insurance costs for the year and Mr. Couzzo stated it would have to be calculated as the costs were spread throughout the budget. Mr. Quirk noted workers comp and general liability increased 18%. Mr. Paterno asked if Council was appropriating any balances and Mr. Quirk advised $840,000. Mr. Paterno asked what the $147,000 in general planning services was for and Mr. Quirk believed Community Development. Mr. Paterno asked if this department would be brought in- house, to which Mr. Couzzo explained they were transitioning the residential into the Building and if this proved successful, they would consider the commercial aspect in the future and amend the existing Code. Mr. Paterno asked if there was 3 million in the budget for the rec center and Mr. Quirk stated yes. Mr. Paterno asked about roadway repairs and Mr. Couzzo noted there was not as much in the budget as they were caught up with repairs on an as needed basis. Council Member Arena commented on crosswalks that were planned. Mr. Paterno asked where the $30,000 a month goes and Mr. Couzzo noted savings until determined by Council. 2. RESOLUTION 35-18, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE FINAL MILLAGE RATE FOR THE LEVYING OF AD VALOREM TAXES FOR THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING ON OCTOBER 1, 2018 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2019; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. MOTION: Council Member Vince Arena moved approval of Resolution 35-18 setting the Proposed Millage Rate for fiscal year 2018/2019 at 6.2920 Mills; seconded by Council Member Kristi Johnson; motion carried unanimously 5-0. MINUTES — Special Meeting 09/20/17 Page 2 3. RESOLUTION 36-18, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING ITS FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019; PROVIDING THAT THE BUDGET HEREBY ADOPTED MAY BE ADJUSTED OR MODIFIED BY SUBSEQUENT RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL, OR OTHERWISE, UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. MOTION: Council Member Vince Arena moved approval of Resolution 36-18, adopting the tentative 2018/2019 Budget; seconded by Council Member Kristi Johnson; motion carried unanimously 5-0. ADJOURNMENT: Council Member Vince Arena moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Vice-Mayor Tom Paterno. The motion to adjourn carried unanimously 5-0; therefore, the meeting was adjourned at 5:43 PM Respectfully submitted, U��L�.-1��L�(.[.�/�"` Lori McWilliams, MMC Village Clerk Note: These summary minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim transcripts of the meeting. A verbatim audio record is available from the office of the Village Clerk. All referenced attachments are on file in the Village Clerk's office.