NOVEMBER 30, 1987 MINUTES
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"WORLD'S LARGEST RESORT CITY"
CITY COUNCIL
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1TEM I. VIRGINIA BEAICH CITY 3:00 p.m.
VIE@ BEACH SCHOOL BOARD
JOINT BUDGET P
A. CALL 70 OPJDER - Ma)pr Fobert G. JorEs
ITIM II. VIMINIA CITY COUNCIL 4:00 P.m.
A. ROLL CALL CP CIIY CCULCIL
.B. PUBLIC
1. Virginia Beach @hool BDard Appointments
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M I N U T E S
VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Virginia Beach, Virginia
November 30, 1987
The JOINT BUDGET WORKSHOP of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL and the VIRGINIA
BEACH SCHOOL BOARD was called to order by Mayor Robert G. Jones in the
Conference Room, City Hall Building, on Monday, November 30, 1987, at 3:00 P.M-
Council Members Present:
Albert W. Balko, John A. Baum, Robert E. Fentress,
Barbara M. Henley, Mayor Robert G. Jones,
John D. Moss, Nancy K. Parker, Vice @layor Meyera E.
Oberndorf and John L. Perry
Council Members Absent:
Harold Heischober and Reba S. McClanan
School Board Members Present:
Superintendent of Schools - Dr. James E. Melvin
Robert W. Clyburn, A. Andrew Ege, Jr., John A. Fahey,
James N. Fletcher, Gerald G. Gibbs, Robert W. Hall,
M. Boyd Jones, Ulysses V. Spiva, FLoyd E. Taylor and
Laura M. Tebault
School Board Members Absent:
Burton G. Campbell
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VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
VIRGINIA BEACH SCHOOL BOARD
JOINT BUDGET WORKSHOP
November 30, 1987
3:00 P.M-
ITEM # 28429
The City Manager, Aubrey V. Watts, Jr., introduced E. Dean Block, Assistant
City Manager for Budget And Evaluation, who reiterated five points of the FY
1988-89 BUDGET:
Realism in a Changing Environment
Slower Rate of Growth in Revenues
Numerous Commitments in the form of
Capital Construction and Mandates related
to new legislation and activities called
upon by other levels of government.
Initiatives to Restrain expenditures
through Budgeting Process
Overall need for balance and moderation
E. Dean Block advised amon.@ other techniques utilized in the overall Budget
Process, Program and Performance Budgeting are included. TARGETS are also
assigned to Departments. Those TARGETS encompass approximately 3 to 5% above
last year's adjusted Budget. This includes provisions for Merit Increases for
City Employees. This is a "no new positions", "no new equipment" environment.
The Staff has also indicated to Departments to freeze overtime and specifically
assigned a reduction in training conferences of 5%.
The City Manager introduced Dr. James E. Melvin, Superintendent of Schools.
Dr. James E. Melvin reiterated four main points:
1. Comprehensive Planning Approach
2. Enchanement of Communication between
the School Board and the City Council.
3. Equity among Schools.
4. Concern for Students liat risk"
Specific recommendations will be made to the School Board at the January 7,
1987 WORKSHOP. City Council shall receive a copy of these recommendations.
The City Manager has requested the Board forward the FY 1988-89 OPERATING
BUDGET to him by March 8, 1988, in order to adhere to an April First deadline.
The School Board will endeavor to comply with this request. The School Board
staff has commenced the Budget Process. Courses of action taken by the General
Assembly will obviously impact the School Board significantly, both in terms of
required programs and available resources. The Board has elected to have all
of its schools accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
(SACS).
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VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
VIRGINIA BEACH SCHOOL BOARD
JOINT BUDGET WORKSHOP
November 30, 1987
ITEM # 28429 (Continued)
Of paramount significance are state mandates related to teacher salaries and
Standards of Quality (SOQ) requirements During the current Biennium, ending
June 30, 1988, school divisions in Virginia were directed to raise teacher
salaries by an average of 10 percent for each year. The School Board is
awaiting new direction from the state concerning teacher salaries for next
year. Under state accreditation standards, the City must have approximately 90
elementary school guidance counselors. At the Federal Budget level, education
appears to have survived budget cuts for FY'89. The City will not know what
actual state revenues will be available until the General Assembly adjourns in
March of 1988. (Copies of Dr. Melvin's remarks were distributed and are hereby
made a part of the record.)
Chairman Fletcher commented relative problems and opportunities. The School
Board will be meeting in the next several weeks to discuss some of the
initiatives of which Dr. Melvin alluded. Board Member Robert Clyburn advised
relative the spirit of co-operation, particularly the Site Selection Committee.
School Board Member John Fahey expressed confidence in Dr. James Melvin's
understanding of the problems and the necessity to maintain accreditation.
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Item II-A. ITEM # 28430
Mayor Robert G. Jones called to order the PUBLIC HEARING of the VIRGINIA BFACH
CITY COUNCIL for VIRGINIA BEACH SCHOOL BOARD APPOINTMENTS in the Council
Chambers, City Hall Building, on Monday, November 30, 1987, at 4:05 P.M-
Council Members Present:
Albert W. Balko, John A. Baum, Robert E. Fentress,
Barbara M. Henley, Mayor Robert G. Jones, John D.
Moss, Vice Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker
and John L. Perry
Council Members Absent:
Harold Heischober and Reba S. McClanan
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Item II-B.1 ITEM # 28431
Mayor Robert G. Jones DECLARED A PUBLIC HEARING:
VIRGINIA BFACH SCHOOL BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Jones advised the INCUMBENTS would be first on the list of speakers and
all speakers would be limited to three (3) minutes. Individuals wishing to
speak on behalf of candidates will be limited to 1-1/2 minutes and placed at
the conclusion of the PUBLIC HEARING.
Councilman John Moss stated, pursuant to the Conflict of Interest Law and to
comply with the Disclosure Requirements under Section 2.1-639-11, his wife was
an employee of the School System as a School Teacher; however, her
representation as a member of said group did not inhibit him from participating
in this transaction fairly, objectively and in the public's best interest.
The following spoke as potential APPOINTEES:
Robert W. Clyburn (Incumbent) (At Large)
John A. Fahey (Incumbent) (Lynnhaven Borough)
James N. Fletcher (Incumbent) (At Large)
Laura M. Tebault (Incumbent) (Blackwater Borough)
Dr. Louis Cafiero (Lynnhaven Borough)
La-Goldia Williamson (Lynnhaven Borough)
Walter E. Mather (Lynnhaven Borough)
Lois S. Hurdle (Kempsville Borough)
Dr. Joshua P. Edwards (Princess Anne Borough)
0. Frank Kattwinkel (Lynnhaven Borough)
Richard T. Harris (Lynnhaven Borough)
Maury E. Bailey (Lynnhaven Borough)
Steven Sokolowski (Lynnhaven Borough)
Gordon Buhrer (Bayside Borough)
Greg Stillman (Lynnhaven Borough)
Janet Y. Meyer (Princess Anne Borough)
Kenneth E. Palmer (Lynnhaven Borough)
Charles L. Bowman (Kempsville Borough)
Edward E. Delong (Lynnhaven Borough)
Margaret B. Reed (Lynnhaven Borough)
John W. Egan (Lynnhaven Borough)
Samuel W. Meekins, Jr. (Kempsville Borough)
Darrel J. Hughes (Virginia Beach Borough)
Sharon Ross Davis (Kempsville Borough)
Irvin A. Douglas (Lynnhaven Borough)
Thomas A. Barton (Lynnhaven Borough)
Alton L. Carver (Lynnhaven Borough)
Martin Trenkle spoke on behalf of Sharon R. Davis
Dr. Frances A. Harmatuk spoke on behalf of Dr. Louis Cafiero
Mary Lynch-Thurston spoke for Dr. Louis Cafiero and John Fahey
There being no further speakers, Mayor Robert G. Jones CLOSED the PUBLIC
HEARING.
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Item II-C.
ADJOURNMENT ITEM 28432
Upon motion by Councilman Baum, and BY ACCLAMATION, City Council ADJOURNED the
Meeting at 7:30 P.M.
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