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CITY COMMISSION MBBTING
September 1&, 1979
The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in
special session at the City Hall, Tuesday, September 18, 1979,
at 6 p.m., with,the following members present:
Charles F. LeCher
William Nunamaker
Karleen F. DeBlaker
*Richard E. Tenney
Marvin Moore
Mayor/Commissioner
Vice-Mayor/Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
*Commissioner Tenney arrived at 6:20 p.m.
Also present were:
Anthony L. Shoemaker
Thomas A. Bustin
Jeffrey E. Butler
Jean Gansel
Lucille Williams
City Manager
City Attorney
Assistant City Manager
Budget Director
City Clerk
The Mayor called the meeting to order, led the Pledge of
Allegiance, and gave the invocation.
The purpose of the meeting was far citizen comments on
the proposed increased millage.
The proposed ordinance will levy a millage rate of 6.218
mills, an increase of .686 mills over the 1978 tax levy. The
proposed use of the tax levy is as follows:
Debt Service on General Obligation Bond
Operating Purposes .
Road and Drainage Capital Improvements
.657
4.561
1. 000
Virginia Custer of the Marine Science Center requested
financial support in the amount of $20,000 annually until the
project becomes self-sustaining. She requested the City
maintain the grounds and provide water, sewer, and garbage
pickup at no cost. Commissioner DeBlaker reported the lease
reqUires the occupant take care of utilities. However, 8S it
is a worthwhile project, she suggested the City Manager check
the lease and provide information to the Commission at a fu-
ture meeting. She also suggested the School Board be con-
tacted for some type of joint project whereby the schools
would use the Science Center.
Cecelia Wieseman of Mission Hills Condominiums, Inc.,
spoke in opposition to any real estate tax increase and pre-
sented a petition with 94 signatures.
Shirley Hill of the Neighborly Center requested matching
funds from the City in order for them to receive federal funds
and maintain their level'of service. The ratio of matching
funds is 9~to-l. They support a congregate dining program,
"Meals on Wheels," and provide 3,100 meals a day. Commis-
sioner Tenney spake in support of the program.
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Commissioner DeBlaker reported that in 1975 Commission
had set criteria for all social action agencies. At that
time, 50 or 60 organizations app.ared before the Commission
requesting funds. It is a necessary program but needs con-
trols. An attorney generalts opinion was that funds .ay not
be donated unless the City has.. some control over the ex-
penditures.
Alan Hulshart requested clarification of the tax increase
and what it would be used for. The City Manager reported
it would be a tax increase for road and drainage projects
and unless a tax increase is approved, services will have to
be decreased. Mr. Hulshart maintained government should .
cut back as a recession is imminent. He is opposed to
constructing and paving streets as new subdivisions construct
their own streets and he felt he should not be required to
subsidize other area. He maintained property values and
assessments will be increasing and the City will be receiving.
additional funds. He requested the increase be put to a .
referendum. Commissioner DeBlaker reported assessments are
levied in the Spring so it would be the following budget.
year before the City would be receiving additional funds
in that area.
The Mayor stated approximately $800,000 will probably
be needed for a cost-of-living raise for City employees as
the three union contracts have not been approved to date.
Commissioner Tenney spoke in support of cutting the
budget across-the-board by 5t for each department to eliminate
waste and ineffiency.
Nr. Hulshart then suggested hiring an efficiency expert.
Discussion ensued on the second special meeting to be
held September 27, 1979, at 6 p.m., for the second reading of
Ordinance 12006. Commissioner Moore does not expect to be
present for the meeting on the twenty-seventh, but as it
is an advertised public hearing it will be held.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance '2006 for first
reading. Commissioner DeBlaker moved to amend Section 2
to read:
"That of this 6.218 mills, it is hereby determined that
a tax of .657 mills is necessary to raise said sums ap-
propriated for debt service on general obligation bonds,
a tax of 1.465 mills is necessary to raise said sums
appropriated for general employees'pensions, a tax of .3
mill is necessary to raise said sums appropriated for
firemen's pensions, a tax of 2.796 is necessary to raise
said sums appropriated for operating purposes, and a tax
of 1 mill is necessary to raise said sums appropriated
for road and drainage capital imprvements.n ...
which amendment includes a breakdown for pension funds not
heretofore advertised. Commissioner Moore seconded the motion
and requested that the amendment be published. Upon the vote
being taken, Commissioners DeBlaker and Moore and the Mayor
voted "Aye"; Commissioners Nunamaker and Tenney voted "Nay."
Motion carried. .
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Commissioner OeBlaker moved that the City Attorney read
by title only on the first reading, Ordinance '2006, as amended.
Commissioner Moore seconded the motion which carried unani-
mously.
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The ordinance was read by title only.
DeBlaker moved that Ordinance R2006, as amended,
its first reading. Motion was seconded by
Upon roll call the vote was:
Commissioner
. be passed on
Commissioner ,Moore.
"Ayes":
DeBlaker, Moore and LeCher.
"Nays":
Nunamaker and Tenney.
.Motion carried.
Th.e meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
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