TOWN OF MELBOURNE BEACH
MINUTES
TOWN COMMISSION - BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING
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TUESDAY
SEPTEMBER 17, 2002
7:00 p.m.
COMMUNITY CENTER
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A budget public hearing of the Town Commission of the Town of Melbourne Beach, Florida was called
to order by Mayor Wille at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 17, 2002 in the Community Center. Mayor
Wille also led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present:
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Mayor Wille
Vice Mayor Smith
Commissioner Crispen
Commissioner Walters
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Others Present:
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Town Manager Hoskovec
Future Police Chief Loizzo
Four (4) residents
Town Clerk Masny
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I. PUBLIC HEARING:
A. APPROVAL OF PROPOSED AD VALOREM MILLAGE RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002/2003 MUNICIPAL
BUDGET
Town Manager Hoskovec stated that after the three (3) budget workshops, the Town Commission had requested
that the ad valorem millage rate be changed to the rolled-back rate of 3.4939.
Mayor Wille opened the public hearing to comments from the public regarding the ad valorem millage rate.
There were no comments from the public regarding the ad valorem millage rate.
COMMISSIONER WALTERS MOVED, SECOND COMMISSIONER CRISPEN TO APPROVE THE
PROPOSED AD VALOREM MILLAGE RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002/2003 MUNICIPAL BUDGET
AT 3.4939.
VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
B. APPROVAL OF PROPOSED AD VALOREM DEBT SERVICE MILLAGE RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR
2002/2003 MUNICIPAL BUDGET
Town Manager Hoskovec stated that this is an increase of the ad valorem debt service millage rate from last
year to .3020. Town Manager Hoskovec stated that last year there was a carryover in this line item and the
Town Commission requested that the millage rate for the library reflect the taxes to be collected to make the
minimum library land payments without creating excess reserves.
Commissioner Crispen asked that if the cumulative amount between the two (2) millage rates are higher than
last year? Town Manager Hoskovec reported that they are almost the same as far as total millage is concerned.
Mayor Wille opened the public hearing to comments from the public regarding the Ad valorem debt service
millage rate.
There were no comments from the public regarding the ad valorem debt service millage rate.
COMMISSIONER WALTERS MOVED, SECOND COMMISSIONER CRISPEN TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED
AD VALOREM DEBT SERVICE MILLAGE RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002/2003 MUNICIPAL BUDGET AT .3020.
VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
C. APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE FISCAL YEAR 2002/2003 MUNICIPAL BUDGET
Mayor Wille asked that the Town Manager and Town Commission review the proposed budget page-by-page to
allow the public to comment on the budget. Mayor Wille identified the proposed budget has the one dated
September 12, 2002 in the lower left-hand corner.
Page 3., General Fund Expenses in the Legislative and Executive Department were reviewed. Paul Guglietta,
318 Fourth Avenue asked if the Deputy Town Clerk position is approved, will the proposed salary to be $26,000?
Mayor Wille advised that this is the cap on the salary for this position and Town Manager Hoskovec stated that
if the person in this position goes on to obtain the education, the salary cap could apply.
Page 4., General Fund Expenses in the Finance, Legal Counsel and Comprehensive Planning Departments.
Commissioner Walters stated that he is opposed to hiring a Finance Director in addition to a Finance Clerk
for this small town at a cost to the residents of $52,000.
Paul Guglietta, 318 Fourth Avenue, advised that he listened to tape of the budget workshop regarding the
Finance Director position and that he heard good reasons why we should not hire someone in this position
by two (2) Commissioners and at the very last minute, Commissioner Crispen deferred to the Town Manager’s
recommendation. Mr. Guglietta stated that he is not in favor of having two (2) positions in the Finance Department.
Mayor Wille stated that the idea was having two (2) positions during the transitional period and let the Town
Manager review and decide if both positions are needed.
Robin Rigsby, 421 Sixth Avenue asked what the Manager does and the Clerk does and why do we need 2
positions? Town Manager Hoskovec reviewed the existing Finance Department personnel, including the outside
service and proposed Finance Department personnel for Ms. Rigsby.
Page 6, General Fund Expenditures in the Law Enforcement Department. Commissioner Walters stated that
he is opposed to buying sport utility vehicles at an additional cost of $3,000 to $5,000 over the state contract
for a police car. Commissioner Walters stressed that the sport utility vehicles are not made for or as police
vehicles. Town Manager Hoskovec stated that he waiting for a final recommendation from the Police Department
on the vehicles and that the Town is looking at the possibility of lease/purchase also.
Paul Guglietta, 318 Fourth Avenue stated that he is in favor of allowing the Town Manager and Police Chief to
make the decision regarding the police vehicles. Mr. Guglietta stated that the County and State all have the
sport utility vehicles now.
Future Police Chief Loizzo stated that she always has budget concerns regarding police vehicles and that
there is possible litigation with the Crown Victoria police vehicles at the present in the South Florida area
due to explosions. Ms. Loizzo stated that with major flooding, sport utility vehicles are an asset to respond
to calls and help residents during evacuation. Ms. Loizzo stated that she is interested in getting the most
for the Town's money, not luxury vehicles. Ms. Loizzo stated that she will not cause the Town unnecessary
expense and before the department makes a decision, we will look at all aspects of the vehicles to include
safety, warranty, and that it will serve many purposes before purchase.
Page 9, General Fund Expenditures in the Public Works Department. Commissioner Walters stated that
public works has a small pickup and they are budgeting a new full size vehicle to replace a small pickup truck.
Page 10, General Fund Expenditures Recreation. Paul Guglietta, 318 Fourth Avenue asked if the $12,500 was
for cultural events such as the music in the park? Mr. Guglietta stated that residents want more of this type
of event.
Robin Rigsby, 421 Sixth Avenue, asked why the pier maintenance is at zero? Town Manager Hoskovec stated
that the pier is being rebuilt with grant money and should not need maintenance this coming year.
Page 11, Law Enforcement Trust Revenues and Expenses. Commissioner Walters stated that the 800 MHZ
carryover should be incorporate into the new building for communications.
Page 15. Capital Improvement Expenses in Fire Control, Public Works, Recreation and Beautification. Mayor
Wille stated that the beautification line item shows $15,000 for this year’s budget and it should show a reserve
of $30,000 for Ocean Avenue. Town Manager Hoskovec stated that there is a total reserve of $30,000 in this
line item.
Mayor Wille asked that there be a history in the budget of how much money has been repaid to the Clerk of
Court for traffic fines.
Vice Mayor Smith noted that the Town Commission needs a sheet showing each department’s capital outlay
for the final budget public hearing.
Vice Mayor Smith stated that when she compared the workman’s compensation insurance, it has increased
for each department by 15%. Town Manager Hoskovec stated that this is from the State and the police went
up almost 22%.
Vice Mayor Smith asked that in the Deputy Town Clerk job description, under Supervisory Controls the wording,
“This position shall be employed and terminated at the discretion of the Town Manager” needs to be added for
clarification.
COMMISSIONER CRISPEN MOVED, SECOND VICE MAYOR SMITH TO APPROVE JOB DESCRIPTIONS AS
PRESENTED WITH THE AMENDMENT TO DEPUTY TOWN CLERK JOB DESCRIPTION UNDER SUPERVISORY
CONTROLS TO READ, “THIS POSITION SHALL BE EMPLOYED AND TERMINATED AT THE DISCRETION
OF THE TOWN MANAGER.”
VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
COMMISSIONER CRISPEN MOVED, SECOND VICE MAYOR SMITH TO APPROVE THE TENTATIVE FISCAL
YEAR 2002/2003 MUNICIPAL BUDGET.
VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
II. ADJOURNMENT
VICE MAYOR SMITH MOVED, SECOND COMMISSIONER WALTERS TO ADJOURN
VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
The budget public hearing of the Town Commission of the Town of Melbourne Beach, Florida adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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ROBERT D. WILLE, MAYOR
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CYNTHIA E. MASNY, CMC
TOWN CLERK
PURSUANT TO SECTION 286.0105, FLORIDA STATUTES, THE TOWN HEREBY
ADVISES THE PUBLIC THAT: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the
Town Commission with respect to any matter considered at its meeting, he will need a
record of the proceedings and that for such purpose, affected persons may need to insure
that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony
and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute
consent by the Town for the introduction or admission into evidence of otherwise
inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not
otherwise allowed by law.
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