07-24-1984 Budget Workshop MeetingBUDGET WORKSHOP
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
July 24, 1984
7:00 p.m.
In attendance:
Mayor Kevin O'Connor
Elspeth Jensen
Robert J. Lodge
Herbert Spahn, Jr.
Terry Cuson
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Also: Members of the Village staff and interested citizens
This budget workshop was scheduled for Tuesday, July 24, 1984, 7:00 p.m.
at the Village Hall to complete the Library budget, Public Works and
Downtown Revitalization.
LIBRARY -
Following the request made at the last workshop on the
library budget Miss Esper, Librarian, presented a schedule
of shortened library hours to effect either a $10,000 or
a $20,000 budget cut. Mr. Pat Duffy, Chairman of the
Friends of the Library, spoke on behalf of maintaining
the full library strength, and in view of the addition
to the library he felt it was inappropriate to cut back
on the hours or staff.
On a consensus vote the Council approved the originally
proposed budget which will maintain the library staff
and hours at its present level.
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION - No further discussion of this budget was
considered as the Council had agreed to set aside $40,000
for professional services if approved at some future time.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - Mr. Forney reported on pursuing proposals
for contracting the waste service, creating an enterprise
fund and other options, ie. once a week pickup, which
he did not recommend. A plan was proposed by Mr. Benton
which essentially reduces the present garbage strength
from 19 to 14 and reduces the routes to three. The
estimated saving for the first year would be $95,000.00
with the elimination of 5 persons. Mr. Benton also
pointed out problems that may occur in putting this into
effect. With a consensus opinion the Council approved
the plan.
Concerning the Parks Department - Mr. Forney withdrew
his recommendation for contracting and advised reviewing
this budget as presented. The Parks Department was
approved with the bucket truck.
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Streets Department - Mr. Forney stated that there
was no money for new Christmas decorations, $5000.00
was added.
Councilmen Lodge and Cuson asked for some consolidation
of service contracts.
It was requested that a check be made to insure that we
are not paying for street lights on streets that we do
not own.
The proposal to change the timing on the parking meters
was discussed, as had been proposed by Mr. Forney. This
was approved by Council.
Tennis fees - Mr. Cuson asked that the fees be reconsidered which
was not approved.
Service Club dues - Council agreed to reinstate these dues for the
Chief of Police with the proposal made by Mr. Forney that
one of them join a different service club.
Upon final consideration of the proposed budget the deficit was
estimated at $347,046.
the Council
Following an INTERMISSIOIy/took up Revenue:sourceS: taxes/fees.
Utility tax @ 10% yield
Garbage fee @20% increase
Millage at 7.17
$135,000
105,000 ($150.00 yr.)
150,949
or transfer funds out of reserve
.On a consensus of Council vote the above proposals were
approved by Council.
This meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. to reconvene as a Special Council
meeting.
Village Clerk