01/14/1999FISCAL REVIEW COMMITEE MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
January 14, 1999
Present: Richard Lynch Committee Member
Jean Stuart Committee Member
George Byrnes Committee Member
Vacant Seat Committee Member
Also Present: Tina Wilson Budget Director
Brenda Moses Board Reporter
Absent: Daniel Fleck Chair
The meeting was called to order at 8:10 a.m. at the Municipal Services Building.
Minutes Approval
Member Byrnes moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 10, 1998, as submitted in written summation to each board member. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Discussion - Results of FRC Members’ Discussions with City Commission
It was indicated one Commissioner had questioned if the FRC (Fiscal Review Committee) reviewed and discussed items before the Commission votes. Discussion ensued regarding the timing
of issue review. It was commented many proposed budget issues require FRC review between July and September, an inadequate time frame to address all issues that surface at the same
time. It was remarked the FRC can review Commission considerations before or after the vote. It was suggested the FRC specify which recommendations are made after the Commission has
voted. A Commissioner suggestion that the FRC review issues as a package rather than piecemeal was related.
Discussion ensued regarding FRC’s purpose. It was stated committee members consider various issues from a citizen’s viewpoint. Previously, the committee was called the Budget Advisory
Committee, limiting committee review to the budget. The FRC can review broader issues.
Consensus was for each FRC member to contact cities with FRCs to determine: 1) meeting schedules; 2) average monthly direct staff hours; 3) the committees’ purpose/role; and 4) other
pertinent information. Budget Director Tina Wilson will provide members with contact names.
It was requested members submit their summarized findings to Ms. Wilson for distribution to the committee prior to the next meeting. Members were encouraged to research all pertinent
issues affecting City financial oversight, and provide Ms. Wilson with summarized information in a timely manner for committee discussion. Ms. Wilson reviewed Sunshine Law restrictions
on member communication outside of meetings.
It was requested Ms. Wilson continue to suggest projects and issues for FRC discussion.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:02 a.m.