CITY OF CLEVELAND CALLED COUNCIL MEETING 2019 MILLAGE RATE AND TAX DIGEST 3RD PUBLIC HEARING JULY: 25, 2019  CALLED COUNCIL MEETING Shan Ash at 9:00 a.m.  The Called Meeting of the Mayor and Council ofthe City ofCleveland was called to order by Mayor COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Nan Bowen, Annie Sutton, Kevin Stanley, and Bradley Greene. Oni motion by Annie Sutton, seconded by Kevin Stanley, in favor- - Nan Bowen and Bradley Greene and carried unanimously, the Mayor and Council voted to approve the agenda for the Called Council 2019 MILLAGE RATE AND DIGEST - PUBLICHEARING AND DISCUSSION-3HD Mayor Ash opened the meeting for public discussion on the proposed 2019 millage rate increase from Ms. Tedi Boling, resident, expressed her concerns ofthe need for the increase ini the millage rate. Ms. Boling purchased a home on Campbell Street in 2017 and has concerns over the increases of property taxes. Ms. Boling asked ift the city has evaluated its wants and needs and ift the city had a grant analyst to find funding for the city. Ms. Boling also questioned where would the funding go other than public Mr. Bradley Greene responded the city does not plan to issue increases other than the annual cost of living. Mr. Greene feels the city has created a conservative budget and is using the city's fund reserve to balance which helps keep the millage as low as iti is. In Mr. Greene's opinion, he does not agree the city should continue to use its fund reserve to balance the budget. The fund reserve is meant to be used for operating emergencies or when other revenues are low. Mr. Greene added there is no "fat" in the budget Mr. Kevin Stanley informed the costs of operating have increased as well. Materials and equipment cost have increased in which the city has to accommodate. Mr. Stanley added the city provides police, fire, streets, and other city services. Ms. Boling expressed she did: not feel the city was doing its job with maintaining streets. Ms. Boling informed there were street signs that were faded and needed tol be replaced. She indicated the public works department was not doing its job by driving through town and noting repairs. Ms. Boling was informed the city welcomes comments and suggestions from the public as the city crews cannot be everywhere. Ms. Boling did not feel that should be public's responsibility. Ms. Nan Bowen responded the city crews are: not sitting at the shop twiddling their thumbs. They have  APPROVAL OF. AGENDA Meeting ofJuly 25, 2019. CONSIDERATION 5.899 to 6.00.  safety, public works, and administration, as stated in the millage rate ad.  and every department is working on a slim budget with small crews.  numerous job duties and work with small crews.    Called Council Meeting 2019 Millage Rate and Tax Digest 3rd public hearing and consideration July 25, 2019 Minutes Page Two  2019 MILLAGE RATE AND DIGEST-) PUBLIC HEARING AND DISCUSSION- -3RD Ms. Boling stated she did not think they were sitting around but should grid out the city to make note of needed repairs. Ms. Boling stated she is not a complainer but sees herself as a helper. Ms. Boling mentioned the street being in horrible condition near her home. Mr. Tom O'Bryant, familiar with the area, informed the street is owned by the developer and has not been deeded to the city for ownership. Mr. O'Bryant stated the street will not be accepted by the city until the developer brings the street up to city specifications. The developer is aware of the conditions. Mr. O'Bryant offered to meet with Ms. Boling to go discuss her concerns. Ms. Boling stated she feels the council has made their mind up on Mayor Ash stated he is against the millage rate increase and feels this is the year to take the roll back. In Ms. Boling stated she will attend more meetings to keep informed of what is going on. Ms. Bowen  CONSIDERATION - consideration  the millage and it does not matter what she says. his opinion, the city has seen an increase ini revenues.  stated the squeaky wheel gets the grease and Ms. Boling replied "doubt it". The Council was not asked by Mayor Ash for comment on the millage rate.  On motion by Nan Bowen, seconded by Annie Sutton, in favor- - Kevin Stanley and Bradley Greene and carried unanimously, the City Council voted to accept the third consideration ofthe 2019 Millage Rate  and Tax Digest from 5.899 to 6.00. ADJOURNMENT  On motion by Bradley Greene, seconded by Kevin Stanley, in favor- Nan Bowen and Annie Sutton, and carried unanimously, the Mayor and Council voted to adjourn the Called City Council Meeting,  Third Public Hearing 2019 Millage Rate and Tax Digest at  a.m.  Not present to sign  Shan Ash,  Mayor  Kevin Stanley,  fbuncil Member  744  Aawlbevu Nan Bowen,  Council Member  Council Mil  BQann  BradleyGreene, loai Connie Tracas,  Member  Annie Sutton,  G5lo  Council Member  City Cerk  Approved by City Council August 5, 2019