07-18-83 v MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE BUDGET WORKSHOP
MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION HELD AT
THE CITY HALL ON JULY 18, 1983 AT 7: 15 P.M.
PRESENT: William I. Gulliford, Mayor Pro Tem
Robert B. Cook, Sr.
John W. Morris, Jr.
Catherine G. Van Ness, Commissioners
AND: A. William Moss, City Manager and Staff
ABSENT: Robert B.Persons, Jr. ,Mayor-Commissioner-Out of town attending FLC Meeting
Mayor Pro Tem Gulliford called the meeting to order at 7: 15 p.m. Commissioner Cook
moved that the meeting be adjourned no later than 9:30 p.m. The motion was seconded
by Commissioner Morris and carried unanimously.
Before discussion on the budget, it was unanimously agreed that there will be no
increase in the millage rate for FY 83-84.
First on the agenda was a discussion of anticipated revenues for FY 83-84. Commissioners
Cook, Gulliford, and the City Manager reported on the meeting held with Jacksonville
Electric officials concerning the six percent increase in electric bills to cover the
$230,000 JEA has been paying Atlantic Beach in franchise fees. The City Manager was
asked to call neighboring cities for their input on the problem.
Mr. Moss pointed out the beginning balance for FY83-84 will be somewhat less than
$479,290, as he proposes to have some budget transfers in FY 82-83. One item that is
under consideration to purchase is the dump truck proposed in the 83-84 FY capital
improvements budget in the amount of $30,000. This could be purchased in the current year.
Discussion of expenditures by department was held on items that could be cut to make up
the $38,662 shortfall:
General Services:
Commissioner Morris moved not to rejoin the Chamber of Commerce in FY 83-84. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Gulliford. During discussion before the vote, it was agreed
the subject should be debated at the next Commission meeting. The motion was withdrawn.
City Commission:
Commissioner Morris moved to cut $2,000 from acct. 40-Travel. The motion was seconded
by Commissioner Cook. Commissioner Van Ness moved an amended motion to cut $1,700 from
travel instead of $2,000 which would allow $4,500 for the entire Commission to travel.
The amended motion was seconded by Commissioner Morris and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Cook moved to double the salaries of the Commission, Acct. 12, seconded by
Commissioner Morris. During discussion before the vote the decision was made to table
the item until the next budget meeting.
City Manager:
This item will be discussed at the next Commission meeting.
Finance & Administration:
A breakdown of expenditures was asked for on accts. 34, 40, and 46. Commissioner Gulliford
moved for the City Clerk's expenditures to be broken down in a separate budget, seconded
by Commissioner Van Ness and carried unanimously. It was then agreed that the Finance &
Administration budget should be discussed at the next Commission meeting.
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Minutes
Budget Workshop
July 18, 1983
Police Department:
Commissioner Morris commended Chief Stucki on the department's crime clearance rate.
He asked if the department also responds to calls from Seminole Beach. The Chief
answered that Jacksonville Sheriff's office responds to Seminole Beach calls. On
emergency calls his department assists until JSO arrives. The Chief was asked if
he would recommend an increase in taxes or cuts in other departments if needed to
help his department. He answered no, he has adequate personnel allocated for the year.
Discussion followed on the various needs of the Police Department. No action taken.
Fire Department:
A lengthy discussion was held on the needs of the fire department, including the
possibility of giving the fire chief one of the police cars now in use. Also, cutting
one of the two proposed new firefighters, and continue to use cross trained policemen.
Chief Royal explained in detail the equipment needed for his department and personnel.
He added that the department had no portable pumps. Commissioner Gulliford moved to
increase the fire department equipment budget by $5,000. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Van Ness and carried with a three to one vote. Commissioner Morris voted
no.
Commissioner Morris moved to reduce the number of new firefighters by one. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Cook. During the discussion before the vote, Chief Royal
explained that his schedule calls for two men on a 56 hour week shift, and he would
find it very difficult to give up one man. The question was called and the motion
to reduce the number of firefighters by one failed with a three to one vote against
the motion. Commissioners Cook, Gulliford, and Van Ness voted nay and Commissioner
Morris voted aye.
Public Works:
The suggestion was made to cut the pickup truck allocated in acct. 64 in the amount of $8,500.
Parks & Recreation:
There was a short discussion on the possibility of collecting impact fees for park
and recreational areas.
The decision was made to continue discussion on the budget until the next meeting.
Parking tickets were discussed and the suggestion was made to ask the City Attorney
to pursue some alternative on collecting unpaid parking tickets.
There being no further business, Commissioner Morris moved to adjourn, seconded by
Commissioner Cook, and carried unanimously.
The Mayor Pro Tem declared the meeting adjourned t 9:30 p.m.
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William I. Gulliford, Jr.
Mayor Pro Temill
ATTEST:
Adelaide R. Tucker
City Clerk