09-08-1987 Budget HearingBUDGET HEARING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
September 8, 1987
The First Public Hearing on the Operating Budget for
Fiscal Year 1987-1988 was held on Tuesday, September 8, 1987
at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Center. The following members
were present:
Also Present
Mayor Spero Canton
Stephen Loffredo
Robert S. Butler, Jr.
Karen Kirby
Marty Stofik
Elly F. Johnson, Village Manager
William F. Fann, Jr., Village Attorney
Gall Macdonald, Finance Director
Other Village Department Heads
Mrs. Stofik made a motion to adopt a tentative 6.995
millage. Dr. Butler seconded and It passed unanimously.
Mrs. Stofik made a motion to adopt the tentative general
fund budget for $6,235,138. Mr. Loffredo seconded.
Mr. Johnson advised the Council of the following add-
itions to the budget after discussions from the Budget Work-
shops:
1. Public Relations - budget of $30,000 with one half to
be received from private donations.
2. The Clerk Typist position In the Village Manager's
budget.
3. $25,000 for a concrete block storage building with
slab roof for the Recreation Department.
4. $38,000 for the purchase of a bus or two vans for the
Recreation Department.
5. $9,000 for a Jacuzzi with one half matching funds
from donations. Monies will not be disbursed until these
funds are received.
6. $12,000 for a limited access study in the Public
Works, Street Department budget.
Mrs. Stofik expressed concern over police vehicle
maintenance expenses and requested a reevaluation of
expenses as a result of the reduction In the police fleet.
Mr. Johnson advised this would be available at the next
meeting.
Mrs. Kirby stated the Downtown Revitalization budget did
not Indicate a true account of expenses as costs were hidden
in other budgets.
Mayor Canton requested more Information for the next
meeting on maintenance procedures and costs as well as safety
precautions for the Jacuzzi.
Mrs. Kirby made a motion to provide a budget of $9,000
for the purchase of a Jacuzzi with offsetting donated funds
to go toward maintenance expenses. Mr. Loffredo seconded and
stated this was a meritorious protect which would serve the
community as a whole and round out the recreation program. It
was later discussed that a motion was not necessary as
adoption of the budget would Include this Item.
Dr. Butler stated his Interest in maintaining rather
than implementing new protects. He did not consider the
Jacuzzi a priority Item especially considering the structural
problems at the pool which a soon to be completed engineering
study might Identify.
Mrs. Kirby suggested raising pool fees to offset addi-
tional expenses.
Mrs. Stoflk encouraged restraints In spending as sound
fiscal responsibility. Monies should not be spent simply
because they were there.
Mayor Canton questioned the manpower ability of Building
and Zoning to accommodate a recommendation of the Comprehen-
sive Plan. This would require inspection of homes upon sale
for possible code violations. He would like to implement this
year before Pian Is completed and accepted. Mr. Fann advised
that there are legal problems and he would research. Mrs.
Stoflk stated this process Is done In several communities.
Mr. LuBien, Building and Zoning Director, advised that it
would be difficult to protect manpower needs without knowing
the turnover of sales.
Dr. Butler stated If a later assessment Is made for
additional staff support this could be brought before the
Council for funding.
Public comments Included clarification on the capital
loan and expenses of the Downtown Revitalization Board.
The motion to adopt the tentative budget was passed by a
4/1 vote with Mrs. Kirby dissenting.
The meeting recessed at 9:00 p.m. for a 15 minute break
and reconvened at 9:15 p.m.
Mr. Loffredo made a motion to approve the tentative
Country Club budget. Dr. Butler seconded. Mr. Johnson stated
there were no changes In this budget.
Public comments included clarification of accounting
procedures. Mr. Johnson announced the Village was awarded
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence In Financial
Reporting. This Is the highest form of recognition In the
area of governmental accounting and financial reporting.
The motion to adopt the tentative Country Club budget
passed unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
-(pero C. anton
Mayor
ATTEST: Eily F. Johnson
Village Manager
BY:
Aria Clayton
Deputy VIllage Clerk