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08-01-1989 Pre-Council MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PRE= -COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 1, 1989 The pre -Council meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on Tuesday, August 1, 1989 at Village Hall commencing at 6:49 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Courtney Herb Spahn Spero Canton Stephen Loffredo Marty Stoflk Also present: Gall Macdonald Ms. Macdonald reviewed the changes with regard to the Police Department's budget. She said to fund the additional 4 officers for 1/2 year, 1/2 mil tax Increase Is necessary. Mr. Canton asked what the tax Increase: would be for an additional 2 officers Instead of 4. Ms. Macdonald replied 1/4 mil. Mr. Spahn stated that the Council has a responsibility to support Chief Zoovas' effort In fighting crime. Ms. Stoflk stated that she Is not in favor of funding a new Sergeant position and three officers. Mr. Loffredo stated that the Village needs additional coverage and supports 4 additional officers. Mr. Canton asked about Insurance costs and why they are lower. Ms. Macdonald explained that she recommends cancelling excess coverage and that there was a reduction In some of the Insurance for the Police. Mr. Loffredo spoke about staffing for youth basketball and suggested cutting the Assistant Athletic Supervisor position. Mayor Courtney recommended that the position be deleted. Mr. Canton stated that he sees no reason for the Assistant Athletic Supervisor position and has seen no difference with the position staffed. Ms. Stoflk stated that the Assistant Athletic Supervisor has helped with scheduling of teams. Mr. Spahn asked for specific reasons from Mr. JD Varney for the Assistant Athletic Supervisor position and how the Department would suffer without the position. Ms. Stofik suggested cutting $6000 from the Village Manager's budget and using the Clerk Typist to cover 10 hours a week in Downtown Revitalization. Ms. Macdonald stated that the Clerk Typist will be used 1/2 the time as receptionist. Mr. Canton asked about a pay plan study. Ms. Macdonald stated that It has been 4 years since the last study and it Is hard to fill positions with the current pay scale. Mr. Loffredo suggested the Council should first look at entry level positions to see If the Council wants to commission an entire study if only a few Positions will be affected. Ms. Stoflk stated that the staff can make good recommendations without the study. Mr. Spahn stated that the Village does need a study and the Village does need help with Its pay. Ms. Stoflk stated that she agrees with Mr. Loffredo that the Council doesn't need to review the whole Village's pay to fix a few positions In Public Works. Mr. Canton stated that the $8,000 figure for a pay study can be reduced If specific areas ar-e looked at only. Mr. Spahn stated that the Council needs to have Information from other cities in order to make correct decisions. Mr. Loffredo stated that the workshopfor the budget will be at The 'pr'e-count I I meet I ngwas ani Jour ned at 7:30 P.m.