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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1.20.17 Revised Approved MinutesRevised MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT 1011a21:0111111W:»y21011111 CALL TO ORDER CITIZENS' BUDGET COMMITTEE Meeting Date January 20, 2017 Conference Room 3 Dan Kurek Richard Pancoast William Donovan Barry Mucklow Jerry Buechler Gwen Morris Craig Mundt Carl Hensley Patrick Campion Clarence Kearney Jay L. McBee John Culverhouse Mark Gotz Rubin Johnson Ed Lounds Howard Tipton Asheley Hepburn Kyle Croce Bob Adolphe Amy Griffin Shai Francis Mr. Kurek called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. PUBLIC COMMENT No member of the public spoke. ELECTION OF CHAIR & VICE CHAIR FOR 2017 Mark Satterlee Jennifer Hill Leslie Olson Ed Matthews Sarah Pride After Mr. Adolphe's request, Mr. Pancoast nominated Mr. Kurek for Chair. There were no other nominations. Nominations were closed. Mr. Adolphe congratulated Mr. Kurek. Mr. Kurek asked for nominations for vice chair. Mr. Pancoast was the only nomination and elected as vice chair. APPROVAL OF JULY 16, 2016 MINUTES Mr. Pancoast made a motion to approve the minutes. After a second by Ms. Morris, they were unanimously approved. Citizens Budget Committee January 20, 2017 Page 2 APPROVAL OF 2017 MEETING DATES Mr. Kurek asked for discussion on the 2017 planned meeting dates. The dates on the attached sheet were approved. BUDGET DISCUSSION Mr. Kurek gave information on the attached email that was sent to the members. He referenced the presentation that Mr. Hepburn gave at the Informal and was presented to the Committee later in the meeting. He also asked the members to contact the person that appointed them to get their input about the 2018 budget. Mr. Kearney asked questions about the '/2-cent sales tax. Mr. Satterlee answered regarding the timing and need for support. Education, roads, bridges, gas tax, regressive taxes, Port St. Lucie property tax increase last year, sidewalks and jobs were mentioned. Mr. Gotz asked about carry forward. Mr. Hepburn explained governmental accounting funds. Mr. Kearney commented on reserves and hurricanes. Mr. Hepburn presented the attached PowerPoint. Mr. Gotz started discussion on population growth, tax value, and Fine and Forfeiture. Mr. Kurek started discussion on transfers of millage rates. Mr. Gotz started discussion on Sheriff Vehicle replacement. Mr. Pancoast asked about training for new members. A session is planned to be held after the February Committee meeting. Mr. Kurek added information about the different funds. Ms. Morris asked about training and started discussion on tax -deferred incentives. Before he left the meeting, Mr. Kurek reminded the members to meet with their appointer and share the information about needed funds with friends and neighbors. Mr. Pancoast acted as chair to complete the meeting. Ms. Morris asked about the Grants Department. Mr. Hepburn gave examples of Airport and Port projects. Mr. Gotz commented on the amount of grant revenue in the last budget. Mr. Mundt started discussion on the'/2-cent sales tax. INFORMAL BOCC MEETING UPDATE Mr. Hepburn reported that there was discussion on the budget and impact fees. Citizens Budget Committee January 20, 2017 Page 3 OTHERISSUES Mr. Hensley asked about the missing member. The Property Appraiser is working on her appointment. The recording secretary asked about a group photo for their page on the website. The majority was not in favor. Mr. Gotz asked about a list of projects for the'/2-cent sales tax. The recording secretary will send the link to the web page to the members. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 a.m. Respectfully submitted by: Brenda Marlin The next CBC meeting will be held on Friday, February 17, 2017, at 7:30 a.m., in Conference Room 3, of the St. Lucie County Roger Poitras Administration Annex.