07-08-1980 Budget Workshop Meeting BUDGET WORK SHOP MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
July 8, 1980, 7:30 p.m.
The following members of Council were present:
Donald W. McIntosh
Ralph E. Bowen (arrived late)
Herbert Spahn, Jr.
Robert J. Lodge
Absent: Mayor Henry A. Everett
Also in attendance were: 0. Sam Ackley, Village Manager
William F. Fann, Jr. , Village Attorney
Frank J. LuBien, Public Works Director
Tom Benton, Streets Superintendent
Zack Martin, Waste Superintendent
John Cobb, Parks Superintendent
Acting Mayor McIntosh opened the meeting which he announced was for
the purpose of reviewing the departments under Public Works with the
Department Heads concerned.
Public Works Administration & Code Enforcement:
Information on the following items was requested:
1. Telephone contract.
2. Proposal for two people handling above responsibilities.
3. Comparison figures on Public Works and Building Dept.
prior to consolidation and now.
4. Contingency fund in Public Works Administration.
Parks•
1. Get figures on contracting tree trimming.
2. Explain Capital Outlay-Machinery & Equipment, page 131.
Streets & Property Maintenance:
1. Full report on retirement contributions.
2. Check operating supplies "gas".
3. Rental of uniforms - change to purchase of uniforms.
4. Explain repair and maintenance services,
5. Explain Capital Outlay cutback.
Waste•
1. Report on waste fees - other cities.
2. List of equipment budeted, ordered and contracted for.
3. List of equipment, age and anticipated years' service.
BUDGET WORK SHOP -2- July 8, 1980
Miscellaneous comments:
Mr. Bowen asked if it was necessary for the garbage crews to
work on holidays. Zack Martin explained that if the holiday
fell on Friday or Monday, the crews preferred to work the
holiday rather than get behind in the pick-ups.
Mr. Mel Roberts asked if anything is going to be done to the
Village parking lots and why they aren't being kept cleaned
and maintained.
A complaint was made on noise caused by garbage trucks during
the Memorial Day ceremony.
Councilman McIntosh asked that the Police Dept. budget be
postponed until Thursday evening, July 17th.
The Labor Negotiating meeting date was changed to Wednesday,
July 9, 1980 at 5:00 p.m.
The-meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Village Ir