09-10-1979 Public Hearing PUBLIC HEARING ON 1979-80 BUDGET
MIAMT SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
September 10, 1979
A public hearing on the 1979-80 proposed budget was held on
Monday, September 10, 1979, 7:30 p.m. at the Miami Shores Country Club, with
the following Councilmen present:
Mayor Henry A. Everett
Donald W. McIntosh
Ralph E. Bowen
Herbert Spahn, Jr.
Absent: None (vacancy on Council)
Mr. 0. Sam Ackley, Village Manager, Mr. William F. Fann, Jr. ,
Village Attorney, and Department Heads, were also present, as well as,
about 100 citizens.
The meeting was opened with an invocation given by Rev. Matthew
Kerestes of the Advent Lutheran Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Henry Everett explained ifn.his:.(Open.ing._rem4rkS: that this
would be a hearing on the millage rate increase, as well as, the budget.
The millage rate is proposed at 7.767, which is the maximum millage rate
permitted, as certified by the County Tax Appraiser, without a referendum.
The following people spoke do oppositionof the tax increase;
Thelma Calley, 1201 N. E. 102nd St.
Carl Orleman, 9500 N. Miami Ave.
Chris Moore, 910 N. E. 98th St.
R. Infante, 691 N. E. 94th St.
A review was made of the proposed Federal Revenue Sharing income
of $33,808.00, as it is applied to the budget.
Mr. Frank Holt, 94 N. E. 99th St. , asked why our Revenue Sharing
is so small and it .was explained that this is based on population, per capita
income and other factors which limit our share.
Mrs. Fran Farina, 1250 N. E. 102nd St. , spoke on the necessity for
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maintaining the beautification fund as proposed.
Several citizens spoke against the proposed increase in utility
tax. Mr. Mel Roberts, President of the Chamber of Commerce, asked for
additional police protection for N. E. 2nd Avenue and di§cussed re-activating
Crime Watch.
Mayor Everett reviewed the anticipated revenues and expenditures
as appropriated in each department.
Report on special trash pick-ups.
A report on this subject was submitted to Council by Mr. Ackley.
In summary he recommended that: we begin invoicing for all items such as
refrigerators, dressers and other applicances and furniture at actual cost
plus twenty percent. Minimum fee will be $15.00.
Review of Police statistics.
A report was submitted by Chief Fletcher on "Possible reasons for
crime increase", "Prevention" , "Manpower", and "Response Time". In summary
the Chief stated: It would be highly speculative to assume that crime could
be reduced by increasing the number of police officers on the
street. The retention of the Burglary/Robbery Grant Police Officer
and Secretary by the Council and the formation of a Juvenile Unit
may have an effect on juvenile crime which, incidentally, may
account for over 50% of the crime.
Report on Utility Taxes.
Mr.. Ackley reported that the Village is attempting to determine
the revenue which would be generated by implementing Mr. Rudnick's formula,
and will send someone to the F.P.&L. to secure the information manually.
First reading - Ordinance to adopt the budget.
Mr. McIntosh moved approval after first reading of the budget
ordinance, subject to review of waste fees, utility tax and other items.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen and passed unanimously.
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Resolution waiving bids for treatment of golf course.
The Village Manager recommended waiving formal bid procedure
in order to obtain the services of Soil Fumigants, Inc. , a central Florida
contractor who will be in the area this week. The approximate cost - $100.00
Nematode
per acre, with approximately 20 acres in the/infected area.,of the golf
course. Upon motion made by Mr. Bowen, and seconded by Mr. McIntosh,
RESOLUTION NO. 678-79 was unanimously passed and adopted, same being entitled:
A RESOLUTION WAIVING FORMAL BID
PROCESS FOR TREATMENT OF GOLF COURSE
GRASS.
The Mayor announced that there would be a Council work shop
on Tuesday, September 11, 1979, and the second public hearing on the budget
Tuesday, September 18th.
The meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
Vi lage Clerk
APPROVED:
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