07-14-1983 Budget Workshop Meeting7/14/83
BUDGET WORKSHOP
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
July 14, 1983 - 7:30 p.m., Village Hall
Present:
Also present:
Mayor Kevin O'Connor
Elspeth Jensen
Robert J. Lodge
Herbert Spahn, Jr.
Terry Cuson
Village Manager
Public Works Director Tom Benton
Finance Director Gail Macdonald
Mr. Forney reported (1) that according to the State's latest figures
the gas tax revenue for Miami Shores has been reduced
to $92,000.00 (from $94,000.00);
(2) that we can reduce the budget by $35,000.00 in
waste disposal fees;
(3) that the electricity was budgeted with a 15%
increase which can be reduced to an 8% increase;
(4) that the console has been dropped from the
Police budget based on the Police Chief's wishes;
(5) that the Non -Departmental expense of $3200.00
for the Police Chiefs dinner can be reduced to $1600.00
because of another sponsor.
Mr. Forney also highlighted changes in Mr. Benton's budgets wherein the
Parks Department will be eliminated.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTS:
Discussed overtime in the Parks Dept.
Look into tree trimming. Inform the people of our trimming policy.
Plans to eliminate the Parks Department and put it under Waste &
Streets.
Eliminate step van this year.
Streets & Waste Supervisor should receive 5% increase to assume
new duties.
Get new estimate on cleaning service.
Eliminate new chipper in Waste Dept.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT:
Discussed overtime.
Bid out auditing for next year. Instruct Coopers & Lybrand what
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you wish them to do in regard to the annual audit.
Break out Club expenses for reimbursement.
Delete $600.00 - temporary help.
The meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
Village C erk
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