07-21-1988 Budget Workshop MeetingMIAMI SHORES
BUDGET WORKSHOP
THURSDAY JULY 21, 1988
The Budget Workshop of the Miami Shores Village Council was
held on Thursday, July 21, 1988 In Village Hall. The fol-
lowing members were present:
Mayor Spero Canton
Stephen Loffredo
Robert S. Butler, Jr.
Karen Kirby
Marty Stofik
Also present: Elly Johnson
Gall Macdonald
The meeting was called to order.
The first order of business was a discussion of the
Council's expenditures such as the cost of supplies and
travel by Council members.
Dr. Butler made a motion to reduce $10,785 previously
allocated to public relations by $5,785 leaving $5,000 to
work with. He stated that If more was later needed It can be
adjusted. The motion was seconded.
Discussion as to the Council members paying their own
way on trips and functions. Also how badly the Village needs
public relations.
The motion failed, with Ms. Stofik, Mr. Loffredo and
Mayor Canton voting against the motion.
Ms. Stofik made a motion to approve the budget, changing
the following Items to: Travel and per diem $4,500
Advertising and promotion 1,300
Public relations 7,500
The motion was seconded.
The motion passed unanimously.
A motion was made to accept the budget as amended and
was seconded.
The motion passed unanimously.
LEGAL COUNSEL
Ms. Stofik moved to approve the budget as presented.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Loffredo. Discussion was held
about the retaining of the Village lawyer.
The motion passed unanimously.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S BUDGET
Discussion arose about the major Jump in printing. Mr.
Johnson stated this was because of a new personnel manual
that was being developed. He also stated that a new manual
hasn't been printed In many years.
Discussion was also held on the travel Item. Mr.
Johnson advised the board that he and his staff use that
fund for seminars and travel.
Dr. Butler made a motion to accept the Village Manager's
budget as presented. No second was forthcoming.
Discussion took place on limiting raises to a total of
5% including cost of living and longevity for all non union
employees.
Ms. Stofik made a motion to put a 5% cap max on
Increases whether they be merit, cost of living or longevity,
for all department heads and supervisor positions except
those that during the course of the year have a change In
duties.
The motion was seconded.
The motion failed, with Dr. Butler, Mayor Canton and Mr.
Loffredo voting against the motion.
Mr. Loffredo made a motion to direct the Village Manager
to cut $2,000 of operating expense out of his budget and use
his own discretion, and to otherwise approve the budget.
The motion died with no second.
Dr. Butler moved to approve the Manager's budget as
presented. The motion also died due to lack of a second.
Ms. Stofik made a motion to approve the budget on the
condition that after the end of the final budget Item the
Council will review all salaries from the supervisors and
executive levels.
The motion was seconded.
The motion passed unanimously.
NON DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET
Discussion was held on the need for a new copier. It
was suggested to try to get 1 more year from the existing
copier.
Dr. Butler made a motion to withdraw $2,000 from the
Friends of Brockway. The motion was seconded.
It was brought up that this Is a private group and
should not be supported with public funds.
The motion failed, with Ms. Stofik, Ms. Kirby and Mr.
Loffredo voting against the motion.
Mr. Loffredo made a motion to Increase the Non
Departmental budget by $15,000 with the purpose of adding
additional barricades to be used at the Council's discretion.
The motion was seconded.
Discussion arose that the Council should see how the
test works out before any more barricades are bought. It was
also stated that to see the whole picture the entire system
needs to be In place.
The motion was withdrawn.
Dr. Butler made a motion that because the Council can't
take offical action at this time the Non Departmental budget
be accepted as presented. The motion was seconded.
The motion passed unanimously.
There was a motion to consider all funds raised by Down-
town Revitalization as applying to their matching funds and
lower their amount to $10,000. The motion was seconded.
The motion passed.
Mr. Loffredo made a motion to approve the 7.38 mill with
the understanding that some Items can be reduced later. The
motion was seconded.
The motion passed.
The meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST: Elly F. Johnson
Village Clerk
By:
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Scott W. Davis
Deputy Village Clerk