2012-12-14 CC Minutes - (Approved)

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City of Centerville Council Meeting December 14, 2011 2.Res. #11-029 – Adopting Budget & Tax Levies for 2012 Finance Director Jeziorski reviewed the presented budget, the budget process, levy level remaining the same, and explained the methodology associated with the levy level remaining the same due to the State’s elimination of the Market Value Homestead Credit. The Finance Director stated that Council made difficult decisions while balancing the budget including decreasing staff size, continuing pay freezes, utilization of part-time staff, while maintaining expenditures in other areas along with anticipated revenue shortfalls. Mayor Wilharber questioned public input and hearing none. Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member Love to close the Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher, to approve Res. #11-029 – Adopting the Budget & Tax Levies for 2012 as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 3.2012 Fee Schedule Administrator Larson stated that a newer version was placed in front of them this evening with minor changes on page 8 and slight language changes made regarding minimum charges for commercial, industrial or institutional building plumbing and mechanical permit fees. Page 10 of 16 “minimum charge for commercial, industrial with a minimum of $40 for Mechanical and Plumbing permits”. Most fees are unchanged from the prior year. Motion by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member Paar, to Adopt Ordinance #52, Second Series, 2012 Fee Schedule as submitted. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 4.Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Hanzal Request for Letter of Credit/Security Reduction – Clearwater Creek Estates **Tabled from Previous Meeting ** Attorney Glaser stated that he reviewed the Hanzal’s Developer’s Agreement and Covenants pertaining to the Clearwater Creek Estates as it relates to potential City financial risks, economic downturn, lots sold, obligations of owners and the developer, etc. Attorney Glaser felt that with the presented addendum and the Hanzal’s agreement to it, the financial risks to the City would be minimal. Council had concern that other developers currently within the City may request the same action by Council. Attorney Glaser stated that the Hanzal situation is different than most; however, the City would consider similar factors that were used for this agreement for those that presented a request. Administrator Larson stated that with the agreement, the Clearwater Creek Estates security would be reduced to $34,164 and that the City would have a right to Page 3 of 6