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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.20.15 Approved MinutesCITIZENS’ BUDGET COMMITTEE Meeting Date: November 20, 2015 Conference Room 3 MEMBERS PRESENT: Ron Knaggs, Chair Dan Kurek, Vice Chair Gwen Morris Richard Pancoast Jay L. McBee William Donovan Patrick Campion Ed Lounds Carl Hensley James Clasby MEMBERS ABSENT: John Culverhouse Craig Mundt Steven Weaver OTHERS PRESENT: Robert Adolphe Mark Satterlee Asheley Hepburn Jennifer Hill Beth Ryder Don West Ed Matthews Amy Griffin Leslie Olson Peter Jones Laurie Waldie Robert Mucklow Madeline Yaroma Danny Retherford CALL TO ORDER Ron Knaggs, Chairman, called the meeting to order. PUBLIC COMMENT No member of the public spoke. APPROVAL OF JULY 17, 2015 MINUTES After a motion by Mr. Donovan and a second by Mr. Pancoast, the minutes were unanimously approved. APPROVAL OF 2016 MEETING DATES There was no disagreement to scheduling the meetings on the dates listed on the attached. Citizens’ Budget Committee November 20, 2015 Page 2 STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK & PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT PROCESS  Performance Measures Mr. Hepburn gave the attached PowerPoint presentation. Mr. Campion commented on it being a new process and asked about a new software system. It is in the beginning stages of determining a vendor. He asked about a central location for information. Mr. Hepburn explained the current situation. Mr. Lounds started discussion about time to implement the new process and continue current responsibilities, Finance paying bills, the timing for paying invoices and the Clerk’s involvement. Mr. Kurek asked for explanation of the data. Goals, objectives, measuring and reporting were discussed. INFRASTRUCTURE SALES TAX Mr. Knaggs reviewed the history. After distributing, Mr. Hepburn gave the attached presentation. Mr. Knaggs started discussion on the projects. After the presentation, the Committee discussed Economic Development properties’ status, the Mets Stadium, explanation of the listed projects, sunset of taxes listed, timing of the tax initiative, growth, budget deficit, support, concern about wording, options, current rates, current project funding, Impact Fees, purpose, grants, and the right to vote on the tax. Mr. Lounds made a motion to support the ½-cent sales tax. After a second, there was discussion. Benefits, timing, need, amount and locking in were discussed. Mr. Lounds withdrew his motion and agreed to a straw vote after explanation. Mr. Knaggs asked the members if they were in favor of supporting the Infrastructure Sales Tax Initiative. The majority was in favor. INFORMAL BOCC MEETING UPDATE At the last meeting, Blind Creek Beach was discussed. Mr. Aldolphe added that the Board had their Reorganization Meeting. OTHER ISSUES Mr. Satterlee introduced Peter Jones, the new Business Navigator. Mr. Jones gave a brief history and a description of his job. The County being more receptive to business helps the economy. Mr. Satterlee added that the Committee is in part responsible for the addition of Mr. Jones’ position. He listed more of Mr. Jones’ accomplishments and value. Mr. Knaggs mentioned that they were short two members. Three members were absent. Citizens’ Budget Committee November 20, 2015 Page 3 ADJOURNMENT Mr. Knaggs wished the members happy holidays and adjourned the meeting at 9:10 a.m. Respectfully submitted by: Brenda Marlin The next CBC meeting will be held on Friday, January 15, 2016, at 7:30 a.m., in Conference Room 3, at the St. Lucie County Roger Poitras Administration Annex.