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01/09/1997FISCAL REVIEW COMMITTEE CITY OF CLEARWATER January 9, 1997 Present: John Rich Chair Daniel Fleck Member Carol Warren Member Ed Hooper Commissioner Karen Seel Commissioner (arrived 4:50 p.m.) Tina Wilson Budget Director Bob Brumback Director of Solid Waste Paul Nystrom Solid Waste Department Controller Jim Maglio Solid Waste Superintendent Brenda Moses Board Reporter Absent: Janet MacNutt Member Daniel Moran Member Chair John Rich called the meeting to order at 4:35 p.m. at the Municipal Services Building, 100 South Myrtle Avenue, third floor budget conference room, Clearwater, Florida. In order to provide continuity for research, the items listed were not necessarily discussed in that order. Review of Solid Waste Roll-off Service Proposal Chair Rich stated he had an opportunity to further review the roll off service proposal previously presented by the City’s Solid Waste Department. He reviewed forecasted revenues and comparisons between private outsourcing and in-house services. The Solid Waste Department has added $1.5 million through interfund charges to the City. He noted the Solid Waste Department has been a tremendous source of revenue, and the recycling program more than pays for itself. Chair Rich said according to the conservative projected revenues, the first five years the City should break even and will be able to pay for most of the required equipment for the roll-off plan. In addition to equipment equity, $250,000 net revenue would be realized the first five years. Money would be transferred into the City’s general fund. In response to a question, Mr. Brumback stated the roll off service would significantly reduce the impact of rate increases. He noted in a competitive environment, the City should still be able to maintain current customers. Discussion ensued regarding private enterprise providing roll off services in competition with the City. Consensus was that the private sector should continue to operate roll-off services in competition with the City to encourage the free enterprise concept. Member Daniel Fleck moved to recommend to the City Commission approval of the roll-off concept as submitted by the Solid Waste Department, in competition with private enterprise. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Commissioners Hooper and Seel departed the meeting at 5:14 p.m. The meeting recessed at 5:15 p.m., and reconvened at 5:20 p.m. Pension Changes Discussion ensued regarding the City’s modifications of the disability pension plan. Since the modifications were incorporated last March, there has been a nominal number of cases filed. CGS (Clearwater Gas System) A question was asked whether the City Commission had an opportunity to make a decision regarding this Committee’s recommendation to appoint a Board of Directors to CGS. Member Carol Warren moved to modify the Fiscal Review Committee’s previous recommendation, which recommended the City Commission appoint a “Board of Directors” to CGS. She moved to recommend the City Commission appoint an “Advisory Board” to the Clearwater Gas Company. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Tour of Police Building Members are interested in taking a tour of the new police building. Ms. Wilson will try to schedule the tour in conjunction with the next Fiscal Review Meeting. Other Business Ms. Wilson will brief members on the specifics of the City’s interfund process at one of their next meetings. The meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m.