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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes of Second Budget Public Hearing - September 26, 2011 MINUTES OF SECOND BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2011 — 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order/Roll Call Mayor Flury called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor: Patricia A. Flury Vice-Mayor: Bobbie Grace Commissioners: Anne Castro Walter Duke C. K. "Mac"McElyea City Manager: Robert Baldwin City Attorney: Thomas Ansbro City Clerk: Louise Stilson 3. Public Hearings 3.1 RESOLUTION #2011-116 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY CHARTER AND SECTION 200.065, FLORIDA STATUTES, APPROVING THE MILLAGE RATE NECESSARY TO BE LEVIED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 FOR OPERATING PURPOSES; ESTABLISHING THE DEBT MILLAGE APPROVED BY THE ELECTORATE;PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING WHEN OBJECTIONS MAY BE HEARD AND QUESTIONS CONCERNING SAME WILL BE ANSWERED; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution 42011-116. Commissioner Castro motioned to approve Resolution #2011-016, setting the FY 2011-2012 millage rate at 5.9998 mills;seconded by Vice-Mayor Grace. Mayor Flury opened the Public Hearing. Craig Urbine, 1211 Stirling Road, Stirling Road Design District, distributed information on an event planned for November 5, 2011, as well as copies of national publications in which they advertise. He clarified that he did not request funds for the Design District. Mr. Urbine stated he is angry and offended by people who think he is doing this for himself. He provided a review of the funds that have been expended by the district for improvements and advertising. Mr. Urbine asked the Commission to reconsider the request to designate funds to economic development, specifically the $10,000.00 for the Design District. Commissioner Castro noted she thought the $10,000.00 should go to the Design District. She said there were other previous events, specifically the Arts and Antiques Festival that were torn apart; the Design District is not alone. However, the tone and rhetoric need to change; she takes offense to someone saying people are misguided; everyone is entitled to their opinions. Vice-Mayor Grace stated she supports the Design District, as well as every event that goes on in the City. She said we have to learn to support each other, and the petty silly stuff has to stop. Commissioner Duke noted Stirling Road looks better, and the Design District is doing a great job. He said the Commission does support what is going on there, and noted that the Commission has allocated the $10,000.00 for the Design District. Teddy Bohanan, 312 SW 15`h Street, commented that the residents have been waiting a long time for the neighborhood improvements. Seeing as there was no one else to speak in favor or opposition, Mayor Flury closed the Public Hearing. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Castro Yes Vice-Mayor Grace Yes Commissioner Duke Yes Mayor Flury Yes Commissioner McElyea Yes 2. Presentation 2.1 General Fund—Capital Project Funds Available Mark Bates, Director of Finance, advised the summary page provided to the Commission only reflects active projects that have tax money; it does not reflect Enterprise Funds. He noted there is approximately$1 M for neighborhood improvements and SE Traffic Calming. Commissioner Castro confirmed that the bond money has been spent. She asked if we have funds for the 3 neighborhood projects; did we cover US 1; and what amount is left, and how are we prioritizing it in the neighborhoods. Commissioner Duke agreed that neighborhoods and US 1 are the top priorities. He asked how much funding was available; he calculated $1.3M was available. The Commission prioritized the projects: 1. Neighborhood Improvements including SE 5`h Avenue Items 32 & 33 g P g ( ) 2. US 1 3. Dania Cove (Fuzzy Bunny) 4. Leftover funds for preliminary Marina/Beach design Minutes of Second Budget Public Hearing 2 Dania Beach City Commission Monday, September 26,2011 —7:00 p.m. 3.2 RESOLUTION #2011-115 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY CHARTER AND SECTION 200.065, FLORIDA STATUTES, APPROVING ITS FINAL ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012; PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING WHEN OBJECTIONS WILL BE HEARD AND QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE BUDGET WILL BE ANSWERED;PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution#2011-115. Mayor Flury opened the Public Hearing. Seeing as there was no one to speak in favor or opposition, she closed the Public Hearing. Vice-Mayor Grace motioned to approve Resolution #2011-115, adopting the final annual budget for FY 2011-2012; seconded by Commissioner Castro. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Castro Yes Vice-Mayor Grace Yes Commissioner Duke Yes Mayor Flury Yes Commissioner McElyea Yes 4. Adjournment Mayor Flury adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m. ATTEST: CITY OF DANIA BEACH LOUISE STILSON, CMC PATRICIA A. FLURY CITY CLERK �& IS Fl MAYOR Approved: October 11, 2011 1 1 .y ATEV 19" Minutes of Second Budget Public Hearing 3 Dania Beach City Commission Monday, September 26,2011 —7:00 p.m.