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CITIZENS BUDGET COMMITTEE
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Regular Meeting
August 20, 2021 Convened: 7:35 AM
Adjourned: 9:30 AM
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 AM by Mr. Hensley. He reminded the
Committee of the covid situation and read the Mission Statement at the bottom
of the agenda.
MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT:
Carl Hensley, Chair Douglas Bynoe
John Culverhouse, Vice Chair Mark Gotz
Harvey Alligood Richard Pancoast
Jerry Buechler
Jeff Emmeluth
Gwen Morris
Barry Mucklow
Steven Reuther
Jake Sanders
Ed Lounds
Robert Lynch
Hector Rodriguez
OTHERS PRESENT:
Jennifer Hill Kara DePasquale Roger Jacobsen
Gino Butto Patrick Dayan Don West
Michelle Lanchez Leslie Olson Dan Allison
Howard Tipton Amy Griffin Doug Baber
Kara DePasquale John Frank John Titkanich
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2. PUBLIC COMMENT
No member of the public spoke.
3. NEW BUSINESS
Since there was not a quorum, Mr. Hensley asked Mr. John Titkanich to give a
Strategic Plan update. He spoke about the Strategic Plan Process Background,
Strategic Plan, Summary of FY2022 Budget Alignment with Strategic Plan and
Next Steps.
He gave information about each of the goals: Foster Community Trust, Advance
Opportunity, Environmental Stewardship and Resilient Infrastructure, Thriving
Community, and Health and Safety before addressing the Strategic Planning
Document, Implementation and Performance Scorecard.
Ms. Morris asked about timing. Mr. Titkanich explained the planned process.
The need for housing was discussed. It starts with having a plan. Constitutional
Officers involvement was explained.
Comments were made and questions asked about housing and staffing.
4. APPROVAL OF MAY 21st MINUTES
After a motion by Mr. Rodriguez, and a second by Mr. Reuther, the minutes were
unanimously approved.
5. FY22 BUDGET UPDATE
Ms. Hill started her presentation and answered questions from Mr. Alligood about
millage rates. She spoke on Property Values & Property Taxes, Financial Forecast
Challenges, Incremental Revenue & Expenses, and Board Approval of Property Tax
Notices/Millages and Public Hearing Dates.
Mr. Lounds asked about money for a medical wing for the Jail. Ms. Hill and Mr. Alligood
gave information on the subject before other discussion, including timing and vaccines.
Mr. Saunders asked about the Supervisor of Elections rent. Ms. Hill gave details.
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6. OTHER ISSUES
Mr. Hensley suggested discussing concerns at the October meeting. Members
commented on the suggestion and mentioned topics.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Hensley thanked the Committee and staff.
Mr. Hensley adjourned the meeting at 9:30 AM.
Respectfully submitted by: Brenda Marlin