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FIRE TASK FORCE MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
March 7, 2000
Present:
Bill Horne
Joe Calio
Joe Evich
Rowland Herald
Russ Kimball
George Krause
John Lee
Scott Nail
Bill Schwob
William Sherman
Duke Tieman
Doug Williams
Jean Stuart
Chair (non~voting)
Task Force Member
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Task Force Member - arrived 3:11 p.m.
Task Force Member
Task Force Alternate - arrived 3:31 p.m.
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Also Present:
Margie Simmons
Tina Wilson
John Carassas
Cyndie Goudeau
Sue Diana
Brenda Moses
Finance Director '
Budget Director
Assistant City Attorney - arrived 3:04 p.m.
City Clerk
Assistant City Clerk
Board Reporter
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The Chair called the meeting to order, at 3:00 p.m. at City Hall.
To provide continuity for research. items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed In that order.
ITEM 2 - Approval of Februarv 22. 2000. Meeting Minutes
Member Lee asked that sentence 3 on page 2, paragraph 1, of the minutes
be clarified. The sentence will be changed to read "Ms. Wilson said an item may
have been overlooked and not included in the summary document. II
, Member Schwab moved to approve the minutes of the February 22, 2000,
meeting as amended. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM .3 - Revisit Fundin~ Sources
It was noted if the members want to make a change regarding what has
already been approved, previous motions would have to be rescinded.
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Discussion ensued regarding suggested changes to the language in the final
report to the Commission. Budget Dlrector'Tina Wilson reviewed the differences in
the numbers shown in the latest draft of the final report versus e summary that was
provided in the Task Force's red booklets. It was felt no statements should be
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included in the report referencing strong support for one project over another on the
Penny. for Pinellas list. Chair Horne said all agreed upon changes would be made to
the report and a final copy will be provided to the members prior to the next
meeting.
. It was questioned if after having heard the City Manager's comments at the
last meeting, the Task Force wants to reconsider the motion regarding a fire fee.
Task Force members said in their discussions with individual Commissioners there
have been indications some are not in favor of a fire fee and/or find the
recommendation to allocate up to $17 million of Penny for Pinellas dollars
unrealistic as those funds have already been designed for other projects.
An opinion was expressed the Task Force is violating the mission statement
'. to stay focused and make realistic recommendations. It was indicated the
Commission feels the Task Force should not place the responsibility back on them
to reprioritize Penny for Pinellas dollars to fund the Fire Department's five-year plan.
It was noted at no time did the Commission recommend a fire fee.
It was believed the Task Force did not violate its mission. The Commission
asked for its opinion and the Task Force used its best judgment to make
recommendations. The Task Force has recommended that as much as possible of
Penny for Pinellas funds be used to fund capital needs for the Fire Department. It
was noted this is a volunteer advisory committee and the Commission can or can
not choose to consider the Task Force's recommendations.
A request was made for information regarding the time schedules for
projects listed on the Penny for Pinellas list.
In response to a question, it was indicated the current Penny for PineUas list
does not reflect the $12 million in proposed federal funds for the new bridge.
Finance Director Margie Simmons said it is possible that if $1 2 million in federal
funds is received, the $12 million freed up in Penny funds may be considered for
funding a new main library.
The meeting recessed from 4: 18 to 4:28 p.m.
Member Tieman moved to rescind the Fire Task Force's previous motion that
Penny for Pinellas funds be used entirely for all capital reqUirements as specified per
Florida Statutes. The motion was duly seconded. Upon the vote being taken,
Members Calia, Herald, Krause, Lee, and Tieman voted "aye"; Members Evich,
Kimball, Nail, Schwob, Sherman, and Williams voted "nay". Motion failed.
Member Calia moved to rescind the Fire Task Force's previous motion that
the Task Force not consider a fire fee in obtaining funds to pay for the Increased
expenses in the Fire Department that the Task Force considers essential. The
motion was duly seconded. Upon the vote being taken, Members Calia, Herald,
Krause, Lee, and Tieman voted "aye"; Members Evich, Kimball, Nail, Schwab,
Sherman, and Williams voted I'nay". Motion failed.
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It was requested the minutes reflect the individuals voting in favor and
against the motions.
ITEM 4.- Discuss Combinina Part I with Part 11 of ReDort and Presentation
. Parts I and 11 will be combined with the recommended changes for the final
report. The presentation to the Commission and the final report willl?e reviewed at
the next meeting.
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Member Schwob moved to schedule the next meeting of the Fire Task Force
at 3:00 p.m. on March 21, 2000, at which time the Committee will review the
presentation and the final report .to be presented to the Commission on April 6,
2000. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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It was requested the meeting be held in Commissioner Chambers if possible.
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ITEM 5 ~ Adiourn
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The meeting adjourned at 4:47 p.m.
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