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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCBC Minutes 04 11 2014Meeting Date: April 11, 2014 Conference Room 3 MEMBERS PRESENT: Ron Knaggs, Chair Dan Kurek, Vice Chair Ed Lounds John Culverhouse Patrick Campion Marty Laven Craig Mundt Stephanie Morgan James Clasby Gwen Morris MEMBERS ABSENT: Carl Hensley Jane Bachelor William Donovan Richard Pancoast Jay L. McBee OTHERS PRESENT: Faye W. Outlaw Marie Gouin Laurie Waldie Mike Claus Mike Quinn JaNet Pentz Jack Southard Ron Roberts Darryl Barrs CALL TO ORDER Mr. Knaggs called the meeting to order at 7:31 a.m. PUBLIC COMMENT No member of the public spoke at the meeting. APPROVAL OF MARCH 21, 2014 MINUTES Robert Bentkofsky Jennifer Hill Tara Raymore Mark Satterlee Karen Smith Ed Matthews Sherry Burroughs Joe Cimino Beth Ryder After a motion by Mr. Lounds and a second by Ms. Morgan, the minutes were Citizens' Budget Committee April 11, 2014 Page 2 unanimously approved. OPRERATING BUDGET OVERVIEW PRESENTATION — COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Ms. Outlaw started with the County Administrator's Operating Budget Overview Presentation that is attached. She changed the last section. Instead of giving options, she gave information so the Committee could come up with options. Where We've Been After the first section of the presentation, Mr. Knaggs started discussion on the real estate values and Florida Power &Light (FPL). Ms. Outlaw made a correction to the attached page. Mr. Knaggs then asked questions about the Insurance Fund. How We Handled the Gap Mr. Lounds asked about the FY16-17 shortfall. Ms. Outlaw said it varies. Mr. Knaggs summarized the history of the property values and millage rates. Sustainabilitv Model: FY15-FY18 Options Ms. Outlaw answered questions regarding numbers on the spread sheet. Mr. Lounds started discussion on property values and millage rates. Mr. Knaggs started discussion on the gaps each year. Mr. Laven asked about projections. The Property Appraiser's comments and State projections were discussed. Ms. Outlaw gave information about future FP&L construction. Mr. Kurek asked for more information on FP&L. Mr. Knaggs started discussion about further cuts. Mr. Lounds asked about Enterprise Funds and the Fairgrounds. Mr. Lounds complimented the staff actions he witnessed at an event at the Fairgrounds the previous weekend. Ms. Morris started discussion on contract rates. Ms. Hill presented the attached numbers on Stormwater Millage Shifts. Ms. Outlaw added her comments. Mr. Knaggs and Mr. Lounds joined the discussion. Citizens' Budget Committee April 11, 2014 Page 3 INFORMAL BOCC MEETING UPDATE Mr. Knaggs and Ms. Outlaw informed the Committee of the decision to start discussion with Howard Tipton to fill the position of County Administrator. OTHERISSUES Mr. Lounds complimented the Fairgrounds staff. Ms. Outlaw passed the kudos to Mr. Matthews. Mr. Lounds asked about guardrails on Orange Avenue. Ms. Outlaw will inform Mr. West of the concern. Mr. Knaggs discussed the agenda for the next meeting and timetable for the budget. Mr. Lounds asked about the new Economic Development Council Director. Mr. Knaggs thanked Ms. Outlaw for all she has done for the Committee and wished her the best. Ms. Outlaw thanked the Committee. Ms. Morris complimented Ms. Outlaw. ADJOURNMENT After a motion, Mr. Knaggs adjourned the meeting at 9:17 a.m. Respectfully submitted by: Brenda Marlin The next CBC meeting will be held on Friday, May 16, 2014, at 7:30 a.m., in Conference Room 3, at the St. Lucie County Roger Poitras Administration Annex.