November 2, 2023 Meeting Video
Friday, November 3, 2023
Approval of monthly claims and consent agenda
Approval of September 7th, 2023 city council meeting minutes
Public comments
Consideration of Resolution 2023-12 (Fire Relief bylaws)
Consideration of Resolution 2023-10 (2024 final budget)
Consideration of Resolution 2023-11 (2024 final levy)
Staff updates
Mayor and Council reports
Areas of Interest (5)
- Tensions rise over city fire department equipment spending, with council members questioning the need for constant upgrades.
- City of Lakeland Shores debating shift from internal fire department medical services to Lake View services.
- Fire Relief pension fund remains over 115% funded, allowing for a $200 per year benefit increase.
- Street project costs came in significantly under budget, dropping from $243,000 to $202,000.
- Council member expresses frustration over communication gaps after resident complained about a lack of response from the Mayor.
Votes (6)
Adopt the agenda
Moved by Unknown · Seconded by Unknown
Approve the consent agenda
Moved by Mayor Bishop · Seconded by Unknown
Approve Resolution 2023-12 (Fire Relief bylaws)
Moved by Mayor Bishop · Seconded by Unknown
Approve Resolution 2023-10 (2024 final budget)
Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Unknown
Approve Resolution 2023-11 (2024 final levy)
Moved by Unknown · Seconded by Unknown
Adjourn the meeting
Moved by Unknown · Seconded by Unknown
Notable Quotes (2)
if you had 20 years of service you're fully funded you would get 20 times 4975
it would be unwise to be heavily into that discussion and I haven't been a part of it to be heavily into that discussion and then buy an ambulance right as we do that
People (4)
Ralph PiscatelloTreasurer/Vice President of Fire Relief AssociationPresented the Fire Relief Association's request to increase payout from $4775 to $4975 per year.
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Presented the Fire Relief Association's request to increase payout from $4775 to $4975 per year.
“if we were to actually at the end of September even with the increase... the account has gone up this year so even with the increase we're going to be at 118.1%”
Explaining the financial status of the relief fund.
Mayor BishopMayorPresided over the meeting.
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Presided over the meeting.
“it's a pretty generous pension”
Commenting on the potential lump sum payout for retiring firefighters.
Tim SchroederCouncil MemberReported on street budget and fire board activities.
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Reported on street budget and fire board activities.
“one of the things with the fireboard is trying to keep retention... if you're a one-year fireman versus a 20 it's the same hourly pay”
Discussing retention efforts on the fire board.
AnnCouncil MemberExpressed skepticism regarding frequent fire department equipment upgrades.
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Expressed skepticism regarding frequent fire department equipment upgrades.
“why do we always have to have the next better thing... a lot of money for taxpayers to always have the next thing”
Voicing concern over excessive spending on fire equipment.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- November 2nd, 2023 - City Council Meeting
Ordinances & Resolutions (3)
Increase fire relief payout from $4775 to $4975 per year.
2024 final budget adoption ($198,770).
2024 final levy adoption ($189,190).