Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 08-14-2000 Special — reading text

engineering plans for museum building improvements. 8 14~OO 8- IP..........~..- G Discussion was held on taking a survey of patrons on the possibility of dosing the library one hour earlier with the hour of 8- 9 p.m. to be used by staff to complete the days work. Council made no changes to the proposed budget. ilEAL MEMOBIAL CEMETERY - I' DPETUAL CARE FUNDI An explanation was given that monies are set aside in the perpetual care fund for such time as all the plots are sold so there would be money to maintain the cemetery. Council made no changes to the proposed budget. jPoliolGli........, Review included the addition of the Community Police Officers to the budget that were previously budgeted in another fund, reclassification of several positions, and purchase of four patrol cars and one passenger car. Councilman Tucker commented it is time to consider unification of the police force with the County as a way to save money. Council made no changes to the proposed budget. Ih\ W.'''_'' i.~!.. 1Jt Discussion included the explanation that the state and federal funds received are being phased out, and the expenditure of training funds. Council made no changes to the proposed budget. lIBE.nDAiiftaNl1 Review included an explanation that the salary increase will be included when negotiations with the union are complete, and the food allowance changed to specialty allowance. Councilman Tucker commented it is time to see if the Fire Department could integrate with Okaloosa County as a way to save citizens money and said he would like to see a blue ribbon committee created. Further review included the equipment loan payment to Central Dispatch will be removed from the budget wheel drive vehicle, new portable radios, and funds because it is no longer necessary, purchase of a 4- budgeted for an EMS Rescue truck. Council made no changes to the proposed budget. IMiI'l' DfG~ By majority, Council agreed to conclude the meeting for this evening. The Budget meetings will continue on Tuesday, August 15 at 5:30 p.m. tm_ There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. JlitJ~ CITY CLERK