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07-24-1990 Budget Workshop Meeting MIAMI SHORES BUDGET WORKSHOP TUESDAY JULY 24, 1990 The Budget Workshop of the Miami Shores Council was held on Tuesday July 24, 1990, at 7:04 p.m. in Village Hall . The following members were present : Mayor Courtney Herb Spahn Spero Canton Stephen Loffredo Marty Stofik Also Present : Gail Macdonald Mayor Courtney convened the meeting and asked Ms. Barbara Witte to continue where she had left off the night before. DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION Ms. Witte reviewed her request for lighting downtown. She described her plans for landscaping @ $4,000 per intersection. Mr . Spahn suggested landscaping the four central blocks for $16,000. Ms. Witte suggested 12 park benches, and for the crosswalks, brick pavers which she said will slow down cars for safety and beauty. •Mayor Courtney asked where the additional money will come from If additional Items are approved. Ms. Macdonald replied fund balance, borrowing or other budget cuts. Ms. Katie Salow stated that If the project was partially completed DRB could be seen as showing favoritism. Mr . Loffredo stated that he likes the Idea of paving 4 Intersections In the central area. Ms. Stofik stated that she would like to complete all of the paving at one time. Mr . Loffredo stated that if the Council is not going to Invest in downtown how can they ask the property owners to Invest . Mayor Courtney stated that he likes side street lighting and completing the entire landscaping program. Mr . Spahn suggested landscaping 4 intersections doing side street lighting and at the end of the budget process If there Is any money left it could be used downtown. Mr . Canton suggested paving and landscaping 4 Intersections and lighting side streets. Mr . Loffredo agreed with Mr . Canton. Ms. Witte spoke about using stamped concrete Instead of paving blocks. Mr . Canton asked for a workshop to set direction for DRB. Mr . Loffredo stated that he was not In favor of the Sunfest festival . POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Zoovas discussed the Department 's plans for vehicle replacement and the age of the current fleet . Ms. Macdonald suggested that for future vehicle purchases the Police Department could budget 1 /2 the cost of the vehicles the first year and purchase the vehicles the second year . She said the program was similar to the paving financing in the Public Works Department . Chief Zoovas spoke about the cost of 9mm bullets and rechargeable flashlights. Ms. Stofik asked about new furniture in the budget . Chief Zoovas replied that some of the furniture in the station is In very bad condition and Is dangerous. Mr . Canton suggested asking the Mayor 's Task Force to split the $1 ,000 cost of a new sign for the Police Department . Mr . Loffredo stated that a sign Is Important and would like to see the purchase of a sign put back In the budget . He also stated that the computer terminal should be put back In. Ms. Macdonald stated that forfeiture funds would be used for the terminal . Mayor Courtney suggested purchasing 5 new vehicles this year and 5 new each year after that . Mr . Canton suggested starting next year with the 5 new cars per year program. Chief Zoovas stated that is what he would like to do. He also stated that the Department puts 25,000 miles on the fleet per month . Mayor Courtney suggested purchasing 8 1991 cars Instead of 9. Chief Zoovas stated that it would be a disruption to the present system. Mr . Canton asked for a consensus of Council for the Police Budget with the addition of 1 /2 the cost of a new sign. Canton, Loffredo and Spahn - Yes, Courtney and Stoflk - No. Mayor Courtney called for a recess at 8:55 pm. The meeting was reconvened at 9:07 pm. LIBRARY Ms. Elizabeth Esper spoke about fire alarm and emergency lighting for the Library. Ms. Stofik spoke about expanding the Library in the next 5 years. Mr . Loffredo spoke about expanding the hours of the Library. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT WASTE Ms. Stoflk asked about chipper crews. Mr . Tom Benton responded . He also spoke about garbage truck maintenance and uniform Purchases. Mr . Benton reviewed the cost and savings of operating a chipper crew. He said It would be a $49,289 expense and save the Village $42,055. Mr . Spahn stated that the State grant amount has already been figured In the recycling figures which leaves a $20,000 cost for a chipper crew which he said is excessive. Mr . Loffredo spoke about purchasing of trucks and that the current trucks should have some useful life in them. He also spoke about not approving the chipper crew and waiting for technology to develop In chipping. Mr . Canton stated that he agrees with Mr . Loffredo and the purchase of trucks should be put off 1 year . Mr . Benton stated that the front end loader was supposed to be rebuilt but Kelly Tractor recommended it should not be rebuilt rather replaced. Ms. Macdonald stated that $33,000 will be carried forward from this year to help cover $72,450 for the front end loader . Mr . Spahn recommended approving the front end loader . Ms. Stofik recommended not approving the chipper crew. She also asked about the proposed waste fee. Ms. Varney replied approximately $341 .00. Mr . Loffredo suggested creating a compost program with grass clippings. Mr . Canton suggested biodegradable bags sold at Village Hall . PARKS Mr . Spahn suggested that the maintenance worker cost come out of barricade funds. Ms. Stofik spoke about water restrictions continuing . Mr . Loffredo suggested funding 1 /2 maintenance worker position for barricade maintenance. Ms. Stofik asked what else would the person do. Ms. Macdonald replied maintain the landscaping downtown if there was unused time. Mr . Loffredo asked about the Hustler Mower . Mr . Benton responded saying the mower was In serious condition . Mr . Benton described the Department 's tree trimming policy. Mr . Loffredo suggested not cutting residents' trees or charging for the service. He also spoke about Dutch Elms for Miami Shores. Mayor Courtney suggested a regular plan for taking out Ficus trees and replacing them with other types of trees. He asked Ms. Macdonald to create a pilot program for removal of and replacement of Ficus trees. ° STREETS Mr . Benton spoke about security at the Public Works yard. Mr . Loffredo stated that the yard Is not safe and It should be moved to a safer area. Mr . Canton stated that there is no place In the Northwest that would not need a guard . Ms. Macdonald stated that the budget can be cut by $20,000. She said that labor can- be used to match a State grant Instead of dollars. Ms. Stofik spoke about resurfacing of streets and the reduction in resurfacing due to barricades. Mr . Benton reviewed the Village's resurfacing plan. Mayor Courtney asked about beautification of Biscayne Boulevard. Mr . Benton responded stating that palm trees would be used. Mr . Loffredo asked why the Streets Department overspent their budget . Ms. Macdonald replied that Mr . Bill Barker 's salary originally was In the Country Club's budget . Mr . Canton asked if the street sweeper can be eliminated. Mr . Benton replied not If you want the streets swept . He said that the new sweeper will clean the catch basins. Mr . Loffredo spoke about manual street cleaning. There was a consensus to approve the Streets budget . PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION Ms. Stofik stated that the budget has gone up 40 percent . NON DEPARTMENTAL Mr . Loffredo stated that he supports giving the North Miami Foundation what the Council gave them last year , $2,000. Mayor Courtney asked how many Miami Shores residents are served by the Foundation . Ms. Ginny Solberg, from the North Miami Foundation, replied over 125. She reviewed the services of the Foundation to the elderly. Mr . Canton suggested $3,250. Mr . John Stokesberry spoke about the aging of Miami Shores residents. Mr . Loffredo, Mr . Spahn and Mayor Courtney stated that they supported Mr . Canton 's suggestion . The meeting was adjourned at 11 :02 pm. *eh ry Courtney Mayof Attest : Gall Macdonald Village Clerk By: Scott W. Davis Deputy Village Clerk