Town ofl Melbourne Beach  TOWN COMMISSION WORKSHOP JULY 12, 2023 MEETING MMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE SPECIALTOWN COMMISSION MEETING COMMUNITY CENTER - 509 OCEAN AVENUE  MINUTES Commission Members: Mayor Wyatt Hoover Vice Mayor Joyce Barton Commissioner Sherri Quarrie Commissioner Corey Runte Commissioner Marivi Walker StaffMembers: Town Manager Elizabeth Mascaro Town Clerk. Amber Brown  1. Call to Order  Mayor Wyatt Hoover called thei meeting to order at 6:19 p.m.  2. Roll Call  Town Clerk Amber Brown conducted roll call Commission Members Present Mayor Wyatt Hoover Vice Mayor Joyce Barton Commissioner Sherri Quarrie Commissioner Corey Runte Commissioner Marivi Walker  StaffMembers Present Town Manager Elizabeth Mascaro Finance Manager Jennifer Kerr Building Official Robert Bitgood Public Works Director Tom Davis Town Clerk. Amber Brown  3. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment ofSilence Mayor Wyatt Hoover led the Pledge of Allegiance    4. Public Comments  After being acknowledged by thel Mayor, members ofthe public should state theirn name and address for the record. The Commission encourages citizens to prepare their comments in advance. Each individual will have three (3) minutes to address the Commission on any topic(s) related to' Town business, not on the Agenda.  5. New Business  A. Discussion regarding the FY 2023-2024 budget  Town Manager Elizabeth Mascarospoke: abouti the mileage rate. lastyear being4-580 and this year it will be 4-570. We are nearing the end oft the stormwater bond. The parking from Ryckman Park has allowed for a transfer of $30,000.00 into beautification, and based on projections another $60,000.00 will be transferred as well. Since vacation rentals are not homesteaded the added taxes will allow PcReS. Town Manager Elizabeth Mascaros spoke about the capital items for thel legislative department and public works department. Commissioner Sherri Quarrie spoke about cutting down on the Commission Chamber expenses by $10,000.00. Some options wouldb be to cut thel live streaming portion, don'tdo the floor where the dais is, or refurbish the current dais instead of Mayor Wyatt Hoover and Vice Mayor Joyce Barton spoke about residents would like Commissioner Corey Runte spoke about decreasing legislative capital items by 10%  Added the kid's business fair and misting stations.  replacing it.  and benefit from having the meetings live-streamed.  which is $9,570.00. All agreed.  The Commission went page by page to discuss items.  Mayor Wyatt Hoover asked for an evaluation for the Town Manager to be done by August 1st. Then have that as an agenda item in August. Is there money budgeted for professional development for everyone? He would like an emphasis on training Commissioner Sherri Quarrie spoke about having a page that summarizes the  opportunities.  professional developments fora all of the departments. The Commission reviewed legal expenses and the general fund.  Commissioner Corey Runte spoke about the amount for paving and milling needs to be doubled or at least increased by 30-40%. Proposed $75,000.00. The curb and sidewalk repair needs to be increased to $10,000.00 per year and be included in Mayor Wyatt Hoover spoke about adding information on when the capital items are expected to be completed, estimated total cost, how long, and the amount that has  FY24.  been saved.    Commissioner Sherri Quarrie asked tol have each capital item amount reviewed and all ofthem put on a spreadsheet and break down all ofthe details for them. Commissioner Corey Runte spoke about the County not funding lifeguards next year, sol being proactive what would the cost be tol bringi it in-house and includei that in the  budget? Asked if Code Enforcement needs more time.  Task List Update on Lifeguards: Create a staffing plan, budget, equipment list, and all other details to bring a lifeguard program in-house. What would Ocean Park parking fees  need to increase to in order to cover the cost?  Town Manager Elizabeth Mascaro spoke about 4 hours being added to Code Commissioner Corey Runte spoke about upgrades he would like to see for Ryckman Park including a skate park, pavilion with picnici tables, and decrease to 1boccel ball court and move it. Put $50,000.00 towards the skate park from the $96,485-78 in ending cash balance in Ryckman Park Parking Revenue. Get a few different layout  Enforcement, soi iti is now: 20 hours per week.  options for Ryckman Park designs. Julie Samuels 2320 SI River Road  Julie spoke about having a short chain fence between the two tennis courts. Asked ifthere was a vision for the Winter Fest and Fall Fest. She spoke about possibly doing a Veteran's Day Event the Saturday after to increase attendance. Town Manager Elizabeth Mascaro spoke about those being placeholders for possible  events.  Pick up on page 34 at the next meeting.  6. Adjournment  Commissioner Sherri Quarrie moved to adjourn; Commissioner Marivi Walker  seconded; Motion carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m.  ATTEST:  1883  fabb  WyatlHoover, Mayor  Amber Brown, Town Clerk