07-23-1985 Budget Workshop MeetingBUDGET WORKSHOP
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
July 23, 1.985
7:OOp.m.
In attendance:
Mayor Karen Kirby
Robert S. Butler, Jr.
Kevin P. O'Connor
Elspeth Jensen
Marty Stofik
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Also Present: Village Manager, Chief of Police, Village
Staff and interested citizens
This budget workshop was scheduled for Tuesday, July 23, 1985, 7:OOp.m.
at the Village Hall to review the Police, Mobile Crime Watch, Non -
Departmental (Downtown Revitalization), and Finance budgets.
POLICE DEPARTMENT -Discussed personal services, operating expenses,
and capital outlay. Mayor Kirby requested that
the figures for the SWAT team be examined. Con-
cerning operating expenditures, Mr. Forney
requested Council to reduce communications ser-
vices by $800 and the capital account will be
studied concerning repairs to the interior por-
tion of the Police building.
The budget was approved by consensus.
MOBILE CRIME WATCH -Approved by consensus.
NON -DEPARTMENTAL -Mr. Forney explained the major accounts found in
this budget. Ms. Macdonald reported a $9,500.00
reduction in the insurance account due to a shift
in costs to the Country Club budget. The Miami
Shores Community Band funds were cut by $1,000.00
at the request of Mr. Ed Abdella. Dr. Butler moved
to reduce the Miami Shores Community Bank budget
by $1,000, seconded by Mrs. Jensen. On a 3/2 vote,
the motion passed with Mayor Kirby and Mr. O'Connor
dissenting.
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION -Mayor Kirby passed the gavel to Acting Mayor
Butler and made a motion to remove $40,000
for Downtown Revitalization from the budget,
seconded by Mrs. Jensen. A lengthy discussion
followed with Councilmembers and concerned
citizens stating their viewpoints. Dr. Butler
moved to table the first motion so an alterna-
tive proposal could be presented. Mr. O'Connor
seconded the motion. The item was tabled on a
3/2 vote with Mayor Kirby and Mrs. Jensen dis-
senting. Dr. Butler moved to compromise the
amount of funds budgeted to Downtown Revitali-
zation to $18,500. Mr. O'Connor seconded.
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DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION -Dr. Butler explained his proposal that
(cont'd) up to $13,000 could be applied to the
salary of an Executive Director and up
to $600 for medical insurance for him
provided there are matching funds pro-
vided by the private sector. Council
and public comments followed.
A recess was called at 10:10p.m. for 10 minutes.
Dr. Butler amended his motion to
$20,000, seconded by Mrs. Stofik. The
amendment passed on a 3/2 vote with
Mayor Kirby and Mrs. Jensen dissenting.
The original motion as amended passed
3/2 with Mayor Kirby and Mrs. Jensen
dissenting.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT -Approved by consensus. It was agreed to
reopen on Wednesday, July 24, 1985 for
public comments on the Finance budget.
Meeting adjourned at 11:10p.m.
L.R. Forney, Jr.
Village Clerk
BY:
Randy utte
Deputy Village Clerk
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Karen. Kirby
Mayor