HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-06-18 Special Meeting and Budget workshop City Commission Meeting Minutes NIINUTES OF MEETING
DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING AND BUDGET WORKSHOP
TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2013 — 5:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
Mayor Duke called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
Present:
Mayor: Walter B. Duke, III
Vice-Mayor: Albert C. Jones
Commissioners: Chickie Brandimarte
Bobbie H. Grace
City Manager: Robert Baldwin
City Attorney: Thomas J. Ansbro
City Clerk: Louise Stilson
City Commission Vacancy Discussion
City Attorney Ansbro noted the vacancy must be filled by August 10, 2013 and the Commission
needs to determine the process to do so.
Mayor Duke commented that it is in our best interest to appoint someone as soon as possible. He
noted he is fine with the application presented, but asked that bankruptcy/arrest information be
added to the application.
Commissioner Grace noted we should appoint someone in a timely manner due to the budget
process and is hopeful we can get a lot of applicants who have never served on the Commission.
She reminded everyone the Commission has only one meeting in July and added that she has
plans to travel during the first three weeks of the month. She hopes the four minds will be one
when it comes time to appoint someone and noted the most important thing is to do the best for
the City of Dania Beach.
Vice-Mayor Jones remarked he is optimistic we can move forward, and whether or not the
vacancy is filled in a timely manner, he will not impede the directions and vision of the City.
We will move forward with four commissioners. He recommended that whoever is chosen
cannot campaign for the seat in 2014 and there will be no special meetings called. Regarding
requesting prior records,he noted he is not here to play the name game or point fingers; someone
should be brought onboard who can be fair and understanding of the community.
Commissioner Brandimarte noted the Margate commissioner application is terrible and she is not
in favor of advertising in the Sun Sentinel; the application should be posted on the website and
available through Human Resources. She opposed the application asking if the person graduated
from High School and felt it should be condensed. She requested that the minutes reflect that no
applications will be honored regarding a person who comes forward for this position unless all
four commissioners are present.
Mayor Duke clarified that rather than using an application, the applicants should submit their
resumes to the City Clerk, who will verify their eligibility, and the new-employee process would
apply to this position.
The Commission's direction was to not advertise, but place on the website and posting board,
and set July 12 as the deadline to submit resumes. Mayor Duke said we may have to hold a
workshop if there are a lot of candidates. The Commission agreed to a Special Meeting on
Monday, July 22, 2013 at 6:30 p.m., following the 6:00 p.m. Special Budget Meeting.
Mayor Duke adjourned the Special meeting at 5:19 p.m. and called the Budget Workshop to
order at 5:19 p.m.
2. Overview of Fiscal Condition
City Manager Baldwin noted we are facing some unusual financial difficulties this year that need
to be worked through prior to the second public hearing in September; this meeting is a general
overview of where we are today.
Mark Bates, Director of Finance, presented an overview, which is attached to and incorporated
into these minutes. He noted FRS contributions are going up to 20-30 percent of pay and staff
does not expect to recommend changing the millage rate of 5.9998 or using undesignated fund
balance.
3. Commission Discussion
Commissioner Grace commented she is concerned that this is a lean year; we may have to cut
back some things and people may not be happy. She is not sure if it is not a good idea to
increase the millage rate and felt more revenues would be received by raising parking fees at the
beach and by possibly adding metered parking downtown. She added we are not taking into
account that City Hall is not user friendly; we need to have a person in the lobby.
City Manager Baldwin said staff is addressing the lobby issue and will be proposing an increase
in the Fire Assessment.
Vice-Mayor Jones noted we have to address the positive things we have done. Because things
have improved, he does not know if we should raise the millage rate because property values
have gone up. He said this is a tough time, but we have to move forward and do what we think is
best for the residents. He still has the vision of development and redevelopment, and we need to
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be business friendly. He would like money put into the parks, a swim program for toddlers and
other young children, a program that allows us to hire high school kids who live in the City so
that we take care of our own, and departmental performance measures that require projections of
improvement. Vice-Mayor Jones agreed with Commissioner Grace that the Commission has to
look at the actual numbers before making decisions. Lastly, he would like beach re-nourishment
and dune restoration, and hopefully there are grant funds available.
Commissioner Brandimarte questioned the parking rate adjustment at the beach and requested
the City look into the stipend amount received from the beach concessions.
4. Adj ournment
Mayor Duke adjourned the meeting at 5:43 p.m.
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LOUISE STILSON, CMC ALTER B. DUKE, III
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Approved: July 23, 2013
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