Finance Committee

City of Annapolis 160 Duke Of Gloucester Street Annapolis, MD 21401 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 7, 2019 10:00 AM Special Meeting Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr. City Council Chambers Finance Committee Finance Committee Standing Committee Meeting May 7, 2019 Minutes 1. Call To Order Chairwoman Finlayson called the meeting to order at 10:11 a.m. 2. Roll Call Present: 2- Alderwoman Finlayson and Alderwoman Tierney Absent: 2- Alderman Arnett and Alderman Paone 3. Approval of Agenda (any changes to the agenda should be made here) 4. Business before Committee a. Approval of Minutes 5. Legislation before Committee R-16-19 FY 2020 Fees Schedule Effective July 1, 2019 - For the purpose of specifying fees that will be charged for the use of City services for FY 2019. Harbormaster Harbormaster Bellis, City Manager Sutherland, and Finance Director Dickinson were present and answered questions from the committee. Fire Finance Director Dickinson, Fire Chief Stokes, and City Manager Sutherland were present and answered questions from the committee. Alderman Savidge was present and addressed the committee. Alderwoman Finlayson would like a breakdown of the $75 One day Alcoholic Beverage License. Public Works Public Works Director Jarrell, and Public Works Deputy Director Patrick were present and answered questions from the committee. Alderman Savidge was present and addressed the committee. Transportation Transportation Director Gordon, and City Manager Sutherland were present and answered questions from the committee. Planning & Zoning City Manager Sutherland, Acting Director Nash, Public Works Director Jarrell, and Chief Code Official Menasa were present and answered questions from the committee. City of Annapolis Page 1 Finance Committee Standing Committee Meeting May 7, 2019 Minutes Alderman Savidge was present and addressed the committee. Hillman Garage City Manager Sutherland, Transportation Director Gordon, and Kevin S.P. Plus were present and answered questions from the committee. City Manager will add a Maximum Resident/Non Resident line to each Garage schedule. Recreation & Parks City Manager Sutherland, and Rec and Parks Director Trader were present and answered questions from the committee. Pool: Alderwoman Finlayson would like to keep the 12 and under rate to remain at $4.00. Will modify the schedule to say "existing rates to continue through this season". Alderman Savidge was present and addressed the committee. Alderwoman Tierney moved to recommend favorably. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderwoman Finlayson and Alderwoman Tierney Absent: 2- Alderman Arnett and Alderman Paone R-17-19 FY 2020 Fines Schedule Effective July 1, 2019 - For the purpose of specifying fines that will be charged for FY 2020. Transportation Director Gordon, S.P. Plus, City Manager Sutherland were present and answered questions from the committee. Alderman Savidge was present and addressed the committee. Alderwoman Tierney moved to recommend with amendments. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderwoman Finlayson and Alderwoman Tierney Absent: 2- Alderman Arnett and Alderman Paone O-12-19 Departmental Reorganization - For the purpose of requiring the Environmental Policy Advisor to provide certain advice relating to environmental policies and initiatives in lieu of the Office of Environmental Policy; creating the position of City of Annapolis Page 2 Finance Committee Standing Committee Meeting May 7, 2019 Minutes Environmental Policy Advisor in the exempt service; establishing the duties and responsibilities of the position; creating the position of Director of Emergency Management in the exempt service; establishing certain exempt service pay grades; and reassigning responsibility for floodplain management to the Department of Planning and Zoning. Alderman Savidge was present and reviewed his proposed amendments. City Manager Sutherland was present and answered questions from the committee. Motion to accept Ald Savidge amendments (Ald. Tierney-failed for lack of second) O-16-19 Human Resources - Exempt Service - For the purpose of reclassifying certain positions in the Exempt Service; and making stylistic changes. City Manager Sutherland was present and answered questions from the committee. O-17-19 ANNUAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND PROPERTY TAX LEVY - For the purpose of adopting the City Budget, comprising the Annual Operating Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, the Capital Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, the Capital Improvement Program for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2021, June 30, 2022, June 30, 2023, June 30, 2024, and June 30, 2025; appropriating funds for all expenditures for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2020; levying and imposing a property tax for the use of the City of Annapolis for the taxable year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30,2020; and fixing the rate of the City property tax for the taxable year. City Manager Sutherland was present and answered questions from the committee. Motion to adopt amendment no. 1 (ald Tierney) s and c Alderwoman Tierney moved to approve Amendment 1: On page 6, line 22, strike "0.73.80.". Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 2- Alderwoman Finlayson and Alderwoman Tierney Absent: 2- Alderman Arnett and Alderman Paone 6. Adjournment Upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, the meeting was adjourned at 1:52 p.m. Teekia Green City of Annapolis Page 3 Finance Committee Standing Committee Meeting May 7, 2019 Minutes City Council Associate City of Annapolis Page 4