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1 City Council Regular Meeting September 26, 2017 The City Council of the City of Titusville, Florida met in regular session in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 555 South Washington Avenue, on Tuesday, September 26, Mayor Walt Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Present were Mayor Johnson, Vice- Mayor Matthew Barringer, and Members Daniel Diesel, Jo Lynn Nelson, and Sarah Stoeckel. Also in attendance were City Manager Scott Larese, City Attorney Richard Broome, and City Clerk Wanda Wells. Assistant City Clerk Jolynn Donhoff completed the minutes. Mayor Johnson requested a moment of silence and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS & PRESENTATIONS: Member Nelson moved to immediately hear Agenda Item 4 B - Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Employees Trust Impact Plan Study by the OPEB Board Actuary. Member Stoeckel seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Employees Trust Impact Plan Study by the OPEB Board Actuary The request was to accept the presentation by the OPEB Board Actuary. City Manager Larese advised that Council requested information on these matters in August Per this request, Actuary John Bartz with Foster and Foster Actuary Consultants distributed and reviewed information with the Council, which included an actuarial evaluation as of October 1, 2015 and line graph depicting the City s paid premium with and without the $500 monthly subsidy cap. He also reviewed liability costs, the most recent Trust Impact Plan Study, several scenarios, options, and more. Page 1 of 5

2 During Mr. Bartz presentation, Council and Mr. Bartz discussed cost accruals, expensing the costs at the end of future dates, assumptions generated estimated costs, amortizing the cost schedule, payroll growth was not stagnant, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) generated the discount rate and the 20-year municipal bond rate, rates fluctuated, evaluating the total liabilities in the program, paying interest in the interim and until long term liability costs were due, many cities and states were facing substantial future costs and some were not classifying them as liabilities, Council s prior decisions, retiree health was different than pensions, inflation was hard to predict, helping retirees in a financially managed way by looking at the cap and improving it, but not keeping it open ended, etc. Member Nelson advised that employees (some who may now be retirees) had been impacted at times over the years, during tough economic periods. She recommended holding a workshop with retirees for this reason. Additional discussion ensued on inflation, patterns and thinking on these matters, longevity, hospital costs, health care improvements, Council s adoption of the GASB 75 for this year, using the best estimate and a lower discount sheet would be reflected on the City s balance sheet, unknown future liability costs, Medicare, etc. It was noted that as of October 1, 2017, the City made a policy change that would provide new employees with access only to retiree health care, but whose costs would not be sponsored by the City. This was a new and common trend many cities either had begun participating or were considering to offset uncertain future liability costs. Per Mr. Bartz, the common costs for cities for these costs might be 1% or 2% of payroll; however, it was currently 23% of payroll for the City of Titusville. Mayor Johnson advised there was more information to review to assist the Council and individuals to understand the entire scope of these matters. Council requested the City Manager schedule a retiree healthcare workshop. Revised FY 2018 Annual Expenditure of City Funds by the North Brevard Economic Development Zone City Manager Larese highlighted the request as provided in the Council agenda packet. The request was to review and approve the revised FY annual expenditure of City funds as contained within the annual budget of the North Brevard Economic Development Zone. Troy Post, Executive Director of the North Brevard Economic Development Zone, distributed and highlighted information with the Council. He also advised that he and others with the County submitted a request to join the International Economic Development Commission (a premier economic organization), which was accompanied by descriptive information on a local economic development program. Per Mr. Post, the submission on the local program received a bronze award from the esteemed international organization. Thereafter, Mr. Post continued and briefly reviewed the process for reviewing the NBEDZ s projected growth, revenue, and budgeting processes. Page 2 of 5

3 Vice-Mayor Barringer moved to approve the revised FY annual expenditure of City funds as contained within the annual budget of the North Brevard Economic Development Zone, as recommended. Member Nelson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Historic Nomination HPB No for the Norwood House at 715 Tropic Street to the City's Register of Historic Places City Manager Larese highlighted the request as provided in the Council agenda packet. The request was to accept a presentation by the City's Historic Preservation Officer regarding the nomination of the Norwood House, located at 715 Tropic Street, to the City's Register of Historic Places. Officer, gave a brief presentation on the zoning, mapping, history, architectural style, and rehabilitation improvements made to 715 Tropic Street. Member Nelson moved to accept the presentation and the nomination of the Norwood House, located at 715 Tropic Street, to the City's Register of Historic Places, as recommended. Member Diesel seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Historic Nomination HPB No for the Hill Hotel Apartments at 422 Julia Street to the City's Register of Historic Places - City Manager Larese highlighted the request as provided in the Council agenda packet. The request was to accept a presentation by the City's Historic Preservation Officer regarding the nomination of the Hill Hotel Apartments, located at 422 Julia Street, to the City's Register of Historic Places. Officer, gave a brief presentation on the zoning, mapping, history, architectural style, and the exterior rehabilitation improvements made to 422 Julia Street. Member Nelson moved to accept the presentation and nomination of the Hill Hotel Apartments, located at 422 Julia Street, to the City's Register of Historic Places, as recommended. Member Stoeckel seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Page 3 of 5

4 Historic Nomination HPB No to Nominate the Hill Grocery at 428 Julia Street to the City's Register of Historic Places City Manager Larese highlighted the request as provided in the Council agenda packet. The request was to accept the presentation by the City's Historic Preservation Officer for the nomination of the Hill Grocery, located at 428 Julia Street, to the City's Register of Historic Places. Officer, gave a brief presentation on the zoning, mapping, history, architectural style, and rehabilitation improvements made to 428 Julia Street. Member Nelson moved to accept the presentation and nomination of the Hill Grocery, located at 428 Julia Street, to the City's Register of Historic Places, as recommended. Member Diesel seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Letters of Appreciation City Manager Larese read the names of the following employees who recently received letters of appreciation. Community Development: Eddy Galindo Mandy Lamothe Preston Yates Natural Resources Planner Development Office Manager Development Technical Manager Police Department: Shawntrale Durden Road Patrol Public Works Department: Police Officer Marina Road Area Gail Gilchrist PETITIONS AND REQUESTS FROM THE PUBLIC PRESENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS) None. Page 4 of 5

5 With no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. ATTEST: Walt Johnson, Mayor Wanda F. Wells, City Clerk Page 5 of 5