Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 08-17-1995 Special — reading text

8- 17- 95 5~ STREETS Review of the Streets included the of budget realignment employees; street resurfacing and the 5- year program; the number of trucks needed by the City; the Capital Improvement project for storm drainage and the 5- year program; and the proposed mowing program policy. Richard Vajs received clarification on the realignment of employees as a result of the change in mowing policy. The Mayor left the meeting at 6: 30 p. m. By consensus of Council, the proposed policy on the new mowing program was accepted, and no changes were made to the streets proposed budget. RIGHT- OF- WAY Review of the Right- of- Way budget involved in- house landscaping. Richard Vajs agreed with cutting back on the mowing if the employees can be given other jobs. Ruth Johnson received an explanation that the State pays the City for the maintenance of medians. By consensus of council, no changes were made to the Right- Of- Way proposed budget. RECESS The meeting recessed at 7: 00 p. m. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7: 15 p. m. CEMETERY Review of the Cemetery budget included the water consumption and the need for additional mausoleum spaces. Staff will return with a proposed plan to convert flat marker spaces to provide additional mausoleum spaces. By consensus of Council, no changes were made to the Cemetery proposed budget. NON- DEPARTMENTAL Review of the Non- Departmental budget included reducing the amount paid to PAWS to $ 38, 863; the use of final leave funds; and the amount set aside for salary adjustments. Council requested staff to provide information identifying the parking lot leases. Discussion was held on the suggestion that the amount budgeted to the EDC and the Chamber of Commerce be reduced by $ 15, 000 each in order to budget funds to hire a Public Information Officer. Staff was requested to contact the EDC, the Chamber of Commerce, and Child Care Services requesting they be present at the next meeting. WATER FUND Review of the Water Enterprise Fund budget included discussion on recommended rate increases for the water fund to help pay for anticipated expenditures. Further discussion will be held at the next meeting when staff will return with a revised financial plan for water rate increases.