C I T Y O F F O R T P I E R C E
CONFERENCE AGENDA MINUTES
Conference Agenda Meeting - Monday, July 8, 2019 - 9:00 a.m.
City Hall - City Commission Chambers, 100 North U.S. #1, Fort Pierce, Florida
1.
Call to Order
Mayor Hudson called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Roll Call
- Present:
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- Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner
- Linda Hudson, Mayor
- Absent:
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- Rufus Alexander, Commissioner
- Thomas Perona, Commissioner
- Reginald Sessions, Commissioner
- Staff Present:
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- Linda Cox, City Clerk
- Nicholas Mimms, City Manager
- Peter Sweeney, City Attorney
Commissioner Sessions arrived at 9:01 a.m.
Commissioner Alexander arrived at 9:04 a.m.
Commissioner Alexander arrived at 9:04 a.m.
4.
Proposed FY 2019-2020 General Fund Budget, FPRA Budget and Enterprise Fund Budgets
Mr. Mimms and Ms. Morris explained the three budget options being presented: (1) balanced budget with existing millage rate; (2) budget at the roll back rate; and (3) a budget with a millage increase to 7.25. The taxable valuable of property is $2,548,947,723 which is a 6.8% increase over last year. Budget highlights include a 3.0% pay increase for all employees, a reduction in the retirement contribution rate, slight increase in health care premiums, $2,445,000 for capital budgets and no transfer to the FPRA this year.
The roll back would eliminate all raises and police vehicle leasing along with the implementation a hiring freeze. A millage rate increase would provide for many of the improvements previously discussed.
Commissioner Johnson requested estimated numbers should the commission decide on a slight millage decrease and suggested separating Commission travel budgets by commissioners.
After discussion, consensus was to move froward with keeping the millage rate at 6.9, but also identifying areas via memorandum that could be cut in the event of a slight millage decrease to 6.8.
The roll back would eliminate all raises and police vehicle leasing along with the implementation a hiring freeze. A millage rate increase would provide for many of the improvements previously discussed.
Commissioner Johnson requested estimated numbers should the commission decide on a slight millage decrease and suggested separating Commission travel budgets by commissioners.
After discussion, consensus was to move froward with keeping the millage rate at 6.9, but also identifying areas via memorandum that could be cut in the event of a slight millage decrease to 6.8.
5.
Parks Advisory Committee Kayak Park Naming Discussion
Mike Reals, Public Works Director, advised the Commission that the Parks Advisory Committee met and indicated that two naming requests were received and deemed complete. Charlene Adair, member of the Parks Advisory Committee, explained the process and procedures that were adopted by the Commission and followed for this request. Commissioner Johnson inquired about a submission from the Kiwanis Club but was informed that the submission was received late and after the Parks Advisory Committee had met.
Commissioners Sessions and Alexander were supportive of the request to name the park for Sylvie Kramer Marceau. Mayor Hudson thought Ms. Marceau deserved more than a Kayak Launch. Commissioner Johnson indicated that he felt there was not enough momentum at this time for the naming.
While there was no consensus, Mr. Mimms indicated that staff is proceeding as scheduled at a Resolution for the naming will be presented at the July 15 meeting as planned.
Commissioners Sessions and Alexander were supportive of the request to name the park for Sylvie Kramer Marceau. Mayor Hudson thought Ms. Marceau deserved more than a Kayak Launch. Commissioner Johnson indicated that he felt there was not enough momentum at this time for the naming.
While there was no consensus, Mr. Mimms indicated that staff is proceeding as scheduled at a Resolution for the naming will be presented at the July 15 meeting as planned.
6.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Any person who wishes to comment on any subject may be heard at this time. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Mayor, as this section of the Agenda is limited to thirty minutes. The City Commission will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Mayor, Commissioners, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated.
Any person who wishes to comment on any subject may be heard at this time. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Mayor, as this section of the Agenda is limited to thirty minutes. The City Commission will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Mayor, Commissioners, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated.
Rick Reed
7.
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 10:52 a.m.