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City of Centerville <br />Council Meeting <br />September 22, 2021 <br /> <br />Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Mosher, to Approve <br />Consent Agenda as Amended. All in favor. Motion carried. <br /> <br />VIII. OLD BUSINESS <br /> <br />1. 2022 Preliminary General Fund Budget Adoption <br /> <br />Finance Director DeJong updated the council on the 2022 preliminary budget including the <br />cancellation of certain debt levies, truth and taxation hearing, working on city priorities that the <br />residents have come to expect, adding a staff position to ease burden on existing staff, adjusted <br />line items in the budget, finalized the police and fire budget, and suggested a 2.7 % property tax <br />levy increase. He stated that the budget was solid and meets city priorities. He explained that if <br />Council chose to approve the resolution, the levy could only be reduced and not increased in <br />December. He recommended adopting the resolution as prepared. <br /> <br />Council Member Mosher questioned the details of the 2.7% tax levy. Finance Director DeJong <br />noted that council can set the preliminary percentage but staff is recommending 2.7%, which <br />equates to approximately $73,000. Council Member King stated he would rather see a 0% increase <br />but is satisfied with 2.7% in order to reduce or eliminate city debt. Mayor Love explained he <br />would like to see the levy increase slowly versus an increase all at once. <br /> <br />Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Mosher, to Adopt the 2022 <br />Preliminary General Fund Budget and Tax Levies for 2022. All in favor. Motion carried. <br /> <br />2. 7064 Centerville Road – Assessment Waiver and Right of Entry Agreement <br /> <br />Administrator Statz stated that he would recommend deferring and escrowing funds for municipal <br />water connection as the property owner purchased the property with the intent to redevelop the <br />property. He stated that the agreement is for 4 years and upon non-development or renewal of the <br />agreement the property owner would be required to connect. It was stated that funds are in escrow <br />and that the property has switched hands. City Attorney Glaser stated the date to hook up to <br />municipal water expired and the existing land owner is seeking an extension. <br /> <br />Discussion ensued regarding the length of time, progress being made to redevelop the property, <br />rules for holding the escrowed funds, and the extension for one year. <br /> <br />Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Mosher, to Approve the <br />Assessment Waiver and Right of Entry Agreement for One Year. All in favor. Motion <br />carried. <br /> <br /> IX. NEW BUSINESS <br /> <br />1. Rehbein Industrial <br />a. Developer’s Agreement <br /> <br />Administrator Statz explained that there is some conflict between Sutton Transport and Mr. <br />Rehbein in regards to who is responsible for certain fees (i.e. water connection, sewer connection, <br />Page 5 of 7 <br /> <br /> <br />