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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCBC Minutes 02 21 2014Meeting Date: February 21, 2014 Conference Room 3 MEMBERS PRESENT: Ron Knaggs, Chair Dan Kurek, Vice Chair John Culverhouse Richard Pancoast William Donovan Marty Laven Patrick Campion Craig Mundt Stephanie Morgan James Clasby Jay L. McBee Gwen Morris MEMBERS ABSENT: Carl Hensley Ed Lounds Jane Bachelor OTHERS PRESENT: CALL TO ORDER Faye W. Outlaw Marie Gouin Laurie Waldie Robert O'Sullivan Don West Beth Ryder Chris Lestrange Michelle Franklin Mr. Knaggs called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. PUBLIC COMMENT No member of the public spoke at the meeting. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 17, 2014 MINUTES Robert Bentkofsky Jennifer Hill Tara Raymore Mark Satterlee Karen Smith Ed Matthews Don Pauley After a motion and second, the minutes were unanimously approved. Before continuing the agenda, Mr. Knaggs reviewed an item deferred from the prior Citizens' Budget Committee February 21, 2014 Page 2 meeting. There has been a delay presenting last year's financial results. They should be given to the Board of County Commissioners at their next informal meeting, Tuesday, March 11th at 9:00 a.m. Ms. Outlaw gave information on the agenda for the Tuesday, February 25th meeting. The plan is to discuss the Budget Workshop presentation at the Committee's March 21 st meeting. COORDINATION OF BUDGET/CBC MEETING DATES The attached handout was given to the members. Ms. Morgan pointed out that April 18th is Good Friday. Mr. Knaggs reviewed some expected absences. It was decided to move the April 18th meeting to April 11th STORMWATER Ms. Gouin reported on a survey taken by staff to see how surrounding Counties and the Cities charge for stormwater. St. Lucie County - millage Martin County's - millage Indian River County — no assessment or millage dedicated to storm water City of Port St. Lucie - Assessment City of Ft. Pierce 0.3497 0.2904 $153 per residential unit $54 per residential unit Mr. Knaggs asked about comparisons. Ms. Gouin started discussion on future plans, Paradise Park, Fort Pierce Utilities (FPUA), threshold, annexing and history. Mr. Knaggs read four items that were discussed in January. Mr. Bentkofsky reported on a meeting with the City of Fort Pierce and explained the procedure for annexing. Ms. Outlaw added information. Mr. West showed a map (see attached) and told about history, plans, the need for money and another neighborhood with issues. Garbage, law enforcement, history, remodeling costs and water quality credits were discussed. Mr. Knaggs asked Ms. Outlaw to bring back millage increases that would be needed to take care of the shortages. Mr. Knaggs asked Mr. Bentkofsky about other funds that need to be addressed. Mr. Bentkofsky answered that gas tax funds must be looked at in the next year or two. Finances have been shifted. Mr. Knaggs asked what the gas tax supports. The answer is Public Works. Ms. Outlaw clarified that the gas tax cannot be increased as the millage could be for stormwater. She gave her opinion about possible future decisions. Mr. Kurek started conversation about Franchise Fees. Mr. Knaggs asked if other funds need to be discussed by the Committee. Ms. Outlaw Citizens' Budget Committee February 21, 2014 Page 3 does not think so this year. She believes General Fund and Fine & Forfeiture should be priorities for this year. Mr. Mundt asked about reserves to balance the budget. Ms. Outlaw explained how much less the revenues are than expenses, how much is in reserves and how long it is expected to last. Mr. Knaggs had asked for position and business license numbers. He told about the new system the Tax Collector is getting. He asked the members to bring any indicators of the economy to the next meeting. Ms. Outlaw summarized the situation which started discussion on the growth rate. INFORMAL BOCC MEETING UPDATE Mr. Knaggs explained BOCC Informal Meetings and gave an update. He encouraged investigation on the Banner system and point of sale system for Parks. Ms. Outlaw reported on the other items which started discussion on All Aboard Florida. OTHERISSUES Mr. Pancoast started discussion on garbage service. Ms. Outlaw explained the process. Mr. Laven asked about a report from the Economic Development Council. Ms. Morris started conversation about County owned property. Mr. Knaggs brought up the issue of the Affordable Care Act. Ms. Outlaw asked Ms. Raymore to summarize the situation. Ms. Outlaw revealed the plan. Ms. Raymore told how they plan to implement it. Mr. Kurek started discussion on hospital renovations and health plans. ADJOURNMENT After a motion and second, Mr. Knaggs adjourned the meeting at 9:04 a.m. Respectfully submitted by: Brenda Marlin The next CBC meeting will be held on Friday, March 21, 2014, at 7:30 a.m., in Conference Room 3, at the St. Lucie County Roger Poitras Administration Annex.