1974.08.23_TC_Minutes_Special
MINUTES: SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION - AUGUST 23 1974
• At 10:10 A.M., pursuant to the notice, as revised, attachment "A",
Mayor Gilday called the meeting to order.
Present were: Mayor Gilday, Vice Mayor Joy and
Commissioners Clark and Bauer
Absent: Commissioner Mumford
The Acting Town Manager read all data of the Fiscal Year Budget for
1975, see attachment "B", (the minor revisions therein were made at
the meeting held on August 22).
The Financial Director, Mr. Rosenberg, stressed that ,the preparation
and final edition was done on a realistic basis with little or no
cushions in any of the statcd~amounts. A lengthy discussion ensued
as to the disposition of surplus funds Re: $93,137.21. The Finance
Director advised that subsequent to the audit, September 1973,
certain entries for deficit balances amounting to $50,698.17 were
processed, reducing the surplus amount to $42,439.04, further, deficit
amounts now outstanding in the Utility and Sewer Reserve Funds, (and
small amounts in others) would all but eliminate the presumed surplus.
(The present system is composed of various fund accounts but does not
• have such entries consolidated into General Ledger Accounts). Based
on preliminary figures, operatinc} expenditures will require millage
of 3.044 and for debt service the millage of 1.915 or an estimated total
of $4.959 mills.
Commissioner Clark strongly objected to any tax increase.
Commissioner Bauer and Vice Mayor Joy praised the efforts of Mr.
Rosenberg and urged that realistic salaries and sound fiscal policies
are what every Town should run on.
Pending information as to final Assessed Valuations from the Tax
Collector's office, the millage rate to be levied will have to be
raised from the Tax Assessor's certified rate. A Public Hearing,
advertised, will be called for September 3, 1974 at 7:30 P.M. for
this purpose.
The Fiscal Year 75 Budget shows expenditures totaling $405,352, whereas
receipts from Fees and services provided by the Town and other revenue
(Federal and State Revenue Sharing and Franchise Fees) will aggregate
about $262,300. Therefore, additional revenue of $143,052 will need
to be raised from Ad Valorem taxes (millage based on Assessed Valuations
after deductions for Homestead, etc.). Additional funds will also be
needed for debt servicing: $90,000.
Vice Mayor Joy offered the motion to approve the proposed budget,
Commissioner Bauer seconded. Voice voting were: No, Commissioner
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MINUTES: SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION - AUGUST 23, 1974
• Clark and Aye; Mayor Gilday, Commissioner Bauer and Vice Mayor Joy.
Mrs. Roberts requested approval of the Commission to apply for
financial assistance under Florida Statute, Chapter 74-166.
Commissioner Bauer offered such a motion, Vice Mayor Joy seconded and
Mayor Gilday, Vice Mayor Joy and Commissioners Clark and Bauer
confirmed their agreement.
Proposed Comprehensive Land Use Report -
The Town's counsel reported on his meeting with the Planning Commission
at a Special Meeting, which was held after the Holiday Inn Public
Hearing on August 22. He advised the Commission that his review on
.pages 38, 39 and 40 had disclosed a few errors, to wit; page 38 had
an omission, page 39, one paragraph be deleted, and on page 40,
language should be added to explain Table 7. (No changes are needed
in index pages). Mrs. Roberts advised that changes are also needed
in pages 32 and 33; on page 32, the last paragraph to read "In
reference to" in lieu of "In regard to" then add after "200 feet", the
figures of "600 feet and 200 feet are intended to be minimum footage
requirements for R.P.U.D." On page 33, the second paragraph, line
one thereof to have added after "20/acre" a "comma" and the words,
"east of A-1-A."
• The foregoing changes recommended by Attorney Sliney and Mrs. Roberts
were approved on a motion offered by Commissioner Clark, seconded by
Commissioner Bauer and Vice Mayor Joy.
At this point, it was decided that all changes be read in their entirety,
for the record, (See Attachment "C", - 3 pages for data). The motion
was then unanimously approved, voting Aye were: Commissioner Clark,
Mayor Gilday, Commissioner Bauer and Vice Mayor Joy.
Resolution No. 262, after being read, this resolution adopted the
Comprehensive Plan transmitted by the Planning Commission as amended
by the Town Commission, August 23rd. Commissioner Clark offered the
motion to adopt this resolution, Commissioner Bauer seconded. Voting
Aye: Commissioner Clark, Mayor Gilday, Commissioner Bauer and Vice
Mayor Joy. (Attachment "D" is a copy thereof.)
Resolution No. 263, supporting Coastal Preservation and Restoration
Program-Concept Development Report (read into the record) approved
by motion offered by Vice Mayor Joy, seconded by Commissioner Clark
and unanimous approval of the Commissioners (Attachment "E").
Bills presented were approved for payment.
• Mayor Gilday acknowledged receipt of Mr. Urbanek's check for $5,000.
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MINUTES: SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION - AUGUST 23 1974
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Discussion followed as to Holiday Inn's sewer connection and the study
to be made of necessary design relative thereto.
The meeting was concluded at approximately 1:00 P.M.
APPROVED:
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