HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-07-10 - City Commission Budget Workshop Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC CITY COMMISSION
FY 2001 BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Schreiber called the Budget Workshop Meeting of the
City Commission of the City of Tamarac to order in Room #105 of Tamarac City
Hall, 7525 NW 88t" Avenue, Tamarac, Florida 33321, on Monday, July 10, 2000,
at 2:00 P.M.
PRESENT: Mayor Joe Schreiber, Vice Mayor Karen L. Roberts, Commissioner
Edward C. Partner, and Commissioner Marc L. Sultanof.
ABSENT AND EXCUSED FOR CAUSE: Commissioner Larry Mishkin.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, City Attorney Mitchell S. Kraft,
Assistant City Manager Tim Hemstreet, and Interim City Clerk Marion Swenson.
City Manager Miller gave a presentation and overview of the FY2001 Budget.
There was discussion about revenue sources, the Cable Franchise Fee, the Fire
Rescue Assessment and a proposed Public Service Tax.
Assistant City Manager/Interim Finance Director Hemstreet gave a presentation
on the Finance Department Budget.
Controller Bill Nealon gave a presentation on the Finance Accounting Division
Investment Accountant Leanne Williams gave a presentation on the
Treasury/Revenue Division and Satellite City Hall. Vice Mayor Roberts
questioned the safety of having one full time person at Satellite City Hall and
Investment Accountant Williams said staff members from Customer Service
would rotate to work at Satellite City Hall along with the full time staff member.
Additionally, BSO has shown an increased presence at Satellite City Hall, and
there is a panic button in case of emergency. Commissioner Portner questioned
the 15 basis points on page 62 of the FY01 Proposed Budget, and Assistant City
Manager/Interim Finance Director Hemstreet explained. Vice Mayor Roberts
questioned the laptop computer that was not recommended, and Assistant City
Manager/Interim Finance Director Hemstreet said within the next year we will be
able to provide offsite access which will preclude the need for laptops. City
Manager Miller said there are loaners available should the need arise.
Management and Budget Officer Ralston gave a presentation on the general
fund.
Purchasing/Contracts Manager Flurry gave a presentation on the Purchasing
Division, Mayor Schreiber asked who our major suppliers are and whether we
are offered a volume discount, and Purchasing/Contracts Manager Flurry
responded. Commissioner Partner asked for an explanation of the job
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description of the Senior Buyer, and Purchasing/Contracts Manager Flurry
responded.
Customer Service Supervisor Dania Bonilla gave a presentation on the Customer
Service Division. Vice Mayor Roberts asked how customer service staff
members feel about rotating to Satellite City Hall, and Customer Service
Supervisor Bonilla said they are open to it. Commissioner Portner asked
whether the TAPP program would be reinstated in the fall and Customer Service
Supervisor Bonilla said it might be for commercial accounts. Commissioner
Portner asked if there were complaints about adding the billing for All Service to
the utility bills, and Customer Service Supervisor Bonilla said it has been
accepted.
Commissioner Sultanof left the room at 3:45 p.m. and returned at 3:50 p.m.
Community Development Director King gave a presentation on the Community
Development Budget. Mayor Schreiber asked if any problems were anticipated
with InTown Suites based on what happened in Margate. Community
Development Director King said there were some safety concerns and they have
been addressed. Commissioner Portner questioned the Phase I Corridor Study
at University Drive and Commercial Boulevard, and Community Development
Director King said Henry Iler would look at it over the next 90-120 days. Vice
Mayor Roberts asked why the corridor study was not done in-house. City
Manager Miller said Mr. Iler has expertise in this area, and our staff is buried in
the day to day activities of the office. Commissioner Sultanof asked if Mr. Iler is
familiar working with similar sections of land, and Community Development
Director King said he is well versed in growth management rules and regulations.
Planning and Zoning Manager David Ofstein gave a presentation on the Planning
Division Budget.
Code Enforcement Manager Diemer gave a presentation on the Code
Enforcement Division Budget. Mayor Schreiber asked if rotating the inspectors
was working well, and Code Enforcement Manager Diemer said there was a
transition period for the residents. Mayor Schreiber questioned the Code
Enforcement Board fines, and Code Enforcement Manager Diemer said they are
in the process of completing a lien analysis.
Economic Development Manager Reed -Holguin gave a presentation on
Economic Development Division Budget. There was discussion about CRA.
Building Official Gioia gave a presentation on the Building Department Budget.
There was discussion about the four part-time inspectors for Sonny's and City
Furniture. Commissioner Sultanof complemented the Building Department for
assisting a woman who had been waiting for a response from a contractor since
March. Vice Mayor Roberts questioned line item 4405, Building Lease, and
Building Official Gioia responded. There was discussion about building fees.
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Personnel Director Maria Swanson gave a presentation on the Personnel
Department's Budget. Commissioner Portner questioned line item 4905, and
Personnel Director Swanson explained the educational assistance program.
There was discussion about recruiting and retaining employees.
Commissioner Sultanof left the Budget Workshop at 4:50 p.m.
Mayor Schreiber adjourned the Budget Workshop meeting at :55 p.m.
MARION SWENSON, CIVIC
CITY CLERK
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