APRIL 16, 1992 MINUTES
M I N U T E S
VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Virginia Beach, Virginia
April 16, 1992
Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf called to order the SPECIAL SESSION and PUBLIC
HEARING of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL for the 1992-1993 FISCAL YEAR
OPERATING BUDGET in Green Run High School, on Thursday, April 16, 1992, at 7:00
P.M.
Council Members Present:
John A. Bauin, James W. Brazier, Jr., Robert W.
Clyburn, Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress, Harold
Heischober, Louis R. Jones, Paul J. Lanteigne, Reba S.
McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf and Nancy K.
Parker
Council Members Absent:
William D. Sessoms, Jr. (Daughter is being Confirmed)
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Item I-B.I-
1992-1993 FISCAL YEAR ITEM 35525
OPERATING BUDGET
The MAYOR read her LETTER stating the purpose of the SPECIAL SESSION:
" In accordance with the City Charter, Section
3.06, the City Code, Sect,,ion 2-21, and by the
authority vested In me as Mayor of the City, I
hereby call a SPECIAL SESSION ot the VIRGINIA BEACH
CITY COUNCIL in the Green Run High School
Auditorium, on Thursday, April 16, 1 992, at 7:00
P.M. for the purpose ot holding a PUBLIC HEARING of
the 1992-1993 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING BUDGET.
Respectfully,
s/Meyera E. Oberndort
Mayor"
MEYERA E. OBERNDORF MUNICIPAL CENTER
MAYOR VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA 23456-9000
(804) 427-4581
March 10, 1992
HONORABLE MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
In accordance with the City Charter, Section 3.06, the City
Code, Section 2-21, and by the authority vested in me as Mayor of
the City, I hereby call a SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA
BEACH CITY COUNCIL in the Green Run High School Auditorium, on
Thursday, April 16, 1992, at 7:00 P.M. for the purpose of holding a
PUBLIC HEARING of the 1992-1993 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING BUDRET.
Respectfully,
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Meye,a . Oberdorf
Mayor
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cc: James K. Spore, City Manager
Leslie L. Lilley, City Attorney
Ruth Hodges Smith, CMC/AAE, City Clerk
Pam Lingle, Director of Public Information
Virginia Beach City Council Received Notice
Councilman John A. Baum
Councilman James W. Brazier, Jr.
Councilman Robert W. Clyburn
Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress
Councilman Harold Heischober
Councilman Louis R. Jones
Councilman Paul J. Lanteigne
Councilwoman Reba S. McClanan
Councilwoman Nancy K. Parker
Councilman William D. Sessoms, Jr.
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Item I-D.l. ITFM # 35526
1992-1993 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING BUDGET
Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf DECLARED A PUBLIC HEARING:
1992-1993 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING BUDGET
The following spoke expressing their concerns relative various issues:
Cheryl Tokac, 1904 Eastborne Drive, Phone: 721-2773, President of the Virginia
Beach Education Association. Mrs. Tokac urged the funding be restored in the
1992-93 School Board Budget.
Greg Benshoff, 3998 Roebling Lane, Phone: 486-1910, represented the Virginia
Beach Professional Firefighters. After a Budget study, conducted by the
International Association of Firefighters, it was determined funds are
available for a 5% increase in the general pay plan. By City policy, a $5-
MILLION, plus additional General Fund Reserve amounts, are transferred to
the Capital Improvements Program each year and the City also carries a large
General Fund Reserve Balance for "rainy days" and "to secure a higher bond
rating". This amount was over $48-MILLION for the last fiscal year. Budget
cuts in overtime accounts will not allow firefighters to be paid for holidays
which they are required to work. The firefighters normally work a 56-hour
week.
John Zimmerman, 1273 Belvoir Lane, Phone: 523-9409, parent with two daughters
in the City's school system. Mr. Zimmerman spoke in SUPPORT of proposed 1992-
93 School Board Budget and 5% pay increase for teachers.
John Fremeau, 949 Carriage Hill Road, Phone: 468-2800, spoke in SUPPORT of the
Virginia Beach Professional Firefighters. The firefighters normally work a
56-hour week. Budget cuts in overtime accounts will not allow firefighters to
be paid for holidays which they are required to work.
William Carson, 921 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Phone: 463-7479, teacher and parent
of two kindergarten students. Mr. Carson spoke in SUPPORT of proposed 1992-93
School Board Budget.
Janis Hurd, 4744 Boxford Road, Phone: 467-2758, citizen, parent and teacher.
Mrs. Hurd spoke on the issue of pride in the City's school system and in
SUPPORT of proposed 1992-93 School Board Budget.
Beth Counce, 570 Kempsville Road, Phone: 474-8430, First Grade Teacher at
Kempsville Elementary School and a moonlighting employee at Spinnakers
Restaurant in Lynnhaven Mall. Mrs. Counce spoke in SUPPORT of full funding the
proposed 1992-93 School Board Budget.
Taffy Inman. 1328 Crane Crescent, Phone: 491-2927. PTA President, represented
Ocean Lakes Elementary School. Mrs. Inman spoke in SUPPORT of fully funding
the proposed 1992-93 School Board Budget.
Debbie Dear, 1032 Backwoods Road, Phone: 473-8687, parent of four girls, two of
whom are in the school system. Mrs. Dear spoke in SUPPORT of fully funding the
proposed 1992-93 School Board Budget.
Mary Riley, 3720 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Phone: 431-0114, Co-ordinator of the
Resource Mothers' Project at Family Services of Tidewater. Mrs. Riley urged
funding of Resource Mothers' for 1992-1993.
Jack Carvil, 528 Edwin Drive, Phone: 499-0816, Chairman of the Library Board.
Mr. Carvil spoke in SUPPORT of fully funding libraries.
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Item I-D.I. ITEM # 35526 (Continued)
1992-1993 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING BUDGET
Jim Myers, 2912 Wood Duck Drive, Phone: 721-2279, resident of Sandbridge. Mr.
Myers spoke in SUPPORT of the continuation of the Bookmobile services in
suburban neighborhoods located far from existing library facilities. Mr. Myers
read into the record a letter from Mrs. Miriam Wilson, Retiree in Sandbridge,
in favor of the Bookmobile services.
Carol Windmer, 5161 Thatcher Way, Phone: 471-6260, citizen, teacher and parent.
Mrs. Windmer spoke in SUPPORT of fully funding the proposed 1992-93 School
Board Budget.
Leslie Paul, 4124 Clintwood Lane, Phone: 463-0478, "Mother Earth". Mrs. Paul
spoke in SUPPORT of fully funding the Clean Community Commission and in
OPPOSITION to the deletion of the Co-ordinator.
Ellen Ferber, 2697 International Parkway, Phone: 430-2642, represented the
Samaritan House. Mrs. Ferber spoke in SUPPORT of fully funding Samaritan
House.
Judy Schorr, 2697 International Parkway, Phone; 430-2642, relinquished time to
Tammy Jobb.
Tammy Jobb, 2697 International Parkway, Phone: 430-2642, present resident of
Samaritan House, abused mother of 4 children. Mrs. Jobb spoke in SUPPORT of
fully funding Samaritan House.
Troy Price, 333 Pike Circle, Phone: 426-2993, Eleven-year old in Fifth Grade at
Cape Henry Collegiate School. Miss Price spoke in SUPPORT of the continuation
of the bookmobile services in suburban neighborhoods located far from
existing library facilities. Miss Price submitted a petition containing 195
signatures in SUPPORT of the bookmobile services. Said petition is hereby
made a part of the record.
Bob Manzione, 2025 Falling Sun Lane, Phone: 426-2280, President of the
Municipal Employees Association, composed of 650 members. Mr. Manzione was in
SUPPORT of a 5% increase in the general pay plan to both City and School
employees. Mr. Manzione was also in OPPOSITION to the budget cuts in overtime
accounts (affecting both police and firemen).
Michael Pace, 4705 Columbus Street, Suite 100, Phone: 499-1841, Attorney and
Member of the Board of Samaritan House. Mr. Pace spoke in SUPPORT of fully
funding Samaritan House. The proposed $19,000 cut in City funding will force
shelters to be closed.
Trenace Riggs, 3417 Monticello Drive, Phone: 420-0179, citizen, parent and
teacher. Mrs. Riggs spoke in SUPPORT of fully funding the proposed 1992-93
School Board Budget.
Robert Engesser, 5290 Vestry Drive, represented himself. Mr. Engesser advised
the Supreme Court ruled in January 1991: "Wages are not income." The Supreme
Court also outlawed debtor's prisons. Seminars should be conducted throughout
the City during the budget preparation period.
Diane Green, 4516 Good Adams Lane, Phone: 360-0467, taxpayer, parent and
teacher. Mrs. Green believed education should be the top priority in Virginia
Beach. Mrs. Green spoke in SUPPORT of fully funding the proposed 1992-93
School Board Budget.
Brenda McCormick, 417 - 16th Street, Phone: 491-2887, represented Mother's,
Inc. The City has not provided any funding to Mother's, Inc. Funds should not
be sent to Norfolk that are needed in Virginia Beach.
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Item I-D.I. ITEM 35526 (Continued)
1992-1993 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING BUDGET
Jeff Cantrel 1, 417 - 16th Street, Phone: 491-2887, advised 1% of the City
budget should go for poverty programs. The Beach Health Center and Tidewater
Legal Aid should be funded. The City employees should receive their 5% salary
increase.
John 0. Parmele, 1316 Yawl Point, Phone: 481-1259, private citizen, grandtather
and City Council Candidate. Statement of Mr. Parmele is hereby made a part of
the record. Mr. Parmele requested a c,loser examination of the General Fund
and the Category "Other Charges". Both City and School Employees deserve a
tull 5% pay raise. Mr. Parmele requested the top City officials to give up 2%
of their annual salary for the next Fiscal Year.
Joyce Whitmore, 832 Westminister Lane, Phone: 486-4230, teacher. Mrs. Whitmore
spoke in SUPPORT of fully funding the proposed 1992-93 School Board Budget.
Beth Taylor, 5008 Thatcher Way, Phone: 427-8301, President of the Fraternal
Order of Police Lodge No. 8. Mrs. Taylor spoke SUPPORT of a 5% Increase in the
general pay plan to both City and School employees. Mrs. Taylor was also in
OPPOSITION to the budget cuts in overtime accounts.
Senator Ken Stol le, Post Off ice Box 9144, Phone: 427-0560, fifteen year member
of the Fraternal Order of Police and former City Employee of 11 years. Senator
Stol le advised City Employees should be viewed as a whole and awarded for
their efforts In an equitable manner.
Lou Pace, 1908 Hunts Neck Court, Phone: 468-0925, candidate for City Counci 1.
Mr. Pace bel ieved al I City pmployees should be treated equal ly and receive a
5% salary Increase. Mr. Pace referenced Page S-1 of the FY 1992-93 Operating
Budget and advised the City received over $13-MILLION in revenue which was not
expended in 1991-92.
Langdon Long, 2909 Pinewood Drive, Phone: 486-8838, Para Legal and Court
Advocate for battered women. Mrs. Long spoke in OPPOSITION to the $19,000
being funded to the City of Norfolk for the shelter. Samaritan House offers
safe sanctuary and should be fully funded.
Maury Jackson, 1125 Ditchley Road, Phone: 428-1470, Chairman of the Clean
Community Commission. Seven City Employees received "Take Pride In America"
awards in Richmond today, Apri 1 30, 1992. Mr. Jackson spoke in SUPPORT of
fully funding the Clean Comunity Commission.
Liama Dean, 353 Garrison Place, Phone: 340-5654, teacher, taxpayer, voter. Mrs.
Dean spoke in SUPPORT of ful ly funding the proposed 1992-93 School Board
Budget.
Ron Wilhelm, Sr., 933 Woodhue Court, Phone: 468-5905. Mr. Wilhelm advised both
he and h I s w i f e are C I ty emp I oyees. Mr. W i I he I m spoke i n SUPPORT of a 5%
Increase in the general pay plan to both City and School employees.
L i sa Guthr i e, 1405 Petre I I Court, Phone: 422-60 88, parent and I I brar i an at
Fairfield Elementary School. Mrs. Guthrie spoke in SUPPORT of school media
services. Mrs. Guthrie said libraries should be the "heart and soul" of the
school. Mrs. Guthrie spoke In SUPPORT of fully funding the proposed 1992-93
School Board Budget.
Joy L. Griffin, 3320 Daytona Drive, Phone: 463-7626, Resource Mother. Mrs.
Griffin reference her article In THE BEACON. Her job Is to provide supportive
help to expectant mothers, so they, in turn, may have healthy babies and
educated to be the very best caretakers. Mrs. Griffin urged funding of
Resource Mothers' for 1992-1993.
Bettye Barnes, 910 Poughkeepsie Court, Phone: 430-2640, abused wife and mother
of two 9-year old twins, 12-year old son and 14-year old son. Mrs. Barnes
spoke in SUPPORT of fully funding Samaritan House.
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Item I-D.l. ITEM 35526 (Continued)
1992-1993 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING BUDGET
Robert Dean, 1204 Shawn Drive, Phone: 427-6606, candidate for City Council.
Since 1989, Mr. Dean has been Chairman of civic organizations for the Virginia
Beach Clean Community Commission. In 1991, over 5,000 citizens contributed
60,000 hours of their valuable time, which equates to $1/4-MILLION in cost
savings. Mr. Dean spoke in SUPPORT of fully funding the Clean Community
@isslon and In OPPOSITION to the deletion of the Clean Community Co-
ordinator.
Betty Hotchkin, 540 King Arthur Drive, Phone: 424-1618, teacher at Brandon
Junior High School. Mrs. Hotchkin advised School Employees were not provided
the option of early retirement. Mrs. Hotchkin spoke in SUPPORT of a 5%
salary Increase for both City and School employees.
Suzanne Frailing, 1633 Notley Drive, Phone: 474-4382, student. Miss Frailing
spoke In SUPPORT of the full funding of the Kempsville Playhouse. The School
Board budget did not address safety for students by alleviating the violence
in schools.
There being no turther speakers, Mayor Oberndort CLOSED the PUBLIC HEARING.
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Item I-E. 1.
ADIJOURNMENT ITEM 34952
BY CONSENSUS, City Council ADJOURNED the Meeting at 9:30 P.M.
B.,,e,ly eH!@
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Mth Hodge-s Smith, CMC/AAE Meyera E. Oberndorf
City Clerk Mayor
City of Virginia Beach
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