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09-11-1991 Special MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 1991 The Special meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on Tuesday, September 11, 1991, at the Miami Shores Community Center commencing at 7:36 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Johnson Henry T. Courtney Robert Cook Stephen Loffredo Also present: Gall Macdonald William F. Fann Absent: Herb Spahn SECTION I: PUBLIC HEARING, FISCAL YEAR 1992 OPERATING BUDGET ITEM *1 PRESENTATION OF TENTATIVE GENERAL FUND BUDGET Ms. Macdonald presented the proposed budget outlining the figures as follows: Total Budget: $7,150,054 Mi1lage Rate: 7.99 Roll Back Rate: 7.22 Waste Fees: $401.75 She also stated that staff has been reduced by 6 full time positions. ITEM *2 DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED MILLAGE Mr. LOffredo stated that 7.99 is the maximum millage rate allowed for Miami Shores this year due to advertising of that rate. ITEM *3 DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED GENERAL FUND BUDGET Mr. Loffredo suggested repaving more of the streets in Miami Shores and paying more attention to the resurfacing program. He also inquired about the impact of the recent police accidents on the Police Department's budget and police protection. Ms. Macdonald and Chief Zoovas responded. Mr. Cook requested that Mr. Benton do more study on the long term street resurfacing protect. He also spoke about the pool capital Improvement fund. Mayor Johnson asked that four intersections of street pavers be placed back In the budget. He stated that the funding is to be provided by Increasing the funds being borrowed for other protects. Mr. Loffredo stated that the Council can swing the paver protect by borrowing more on the driving range project financing. Ms. Macdonald stated that the debt service on an additional $60,000 for a 7 year term will be $10,500 per year. Mr. Loffredo moved to place four streets of the paver program back into the budget and that the financing be done in the manner that Ms. Macdonald described. Mr. Courtney seconded the motion. Mr. Cook stated that the Council Is waffling back and forth on the subject of the pavers. He stated that the Council is raising the residents taxes without telling them. Mr. Loffredo stated that the Council is spending $450,000 less this year than last year. He also stated that the Council did a good Job on the driving range issue. Mr. Cook stated that the Council is cutting back by cutting people. Mr. Courtney stated that he was In favor of the project all along and that It Is Important to show that the Village Is progressive. Mayor Johnson stated that It Is fiscally Irresponsible not to do the paver project because It would be telling our downtown that the Council does not care about it. He stated that It Is Important to support downtown. Mr. Jim Condit: Mr. Ed Harrigan: Ms. Betty Jensen: Ms. Mary Sanfilippo: Mr. John Davies: Mr. Mark Piper: Mr. Prospero Herrera: Ms. Macdonald responded. Ms. Barbara Witte: Stated that less than $250,000 has been spent on downtown and $50,000 has been contributions. un Mr. Loffredo explained why thewaste feestotheresidents are at their present level. Mr. Bob Blum: Stated that Ms. Macdonald Is doing a terrific Job. Ms. Macdonald stated that there Is a consensus of Council for the paver protect. Mr. Cook stated that he Is o project.pposed to the Irresponsible to do the paver project when cutting back elsewhere. He stated that the public support is not there. Spoke about lack of need for the street sweeper and how the pavers are not needed. Spoke about the pavers In Bal Harbour and how they get dirty. Discouraged about the way funds are spent to the Village. Spoke about the cost of permits and notary service. In favor of the paver project and the money is well spent. Commended Council on bringing back the paver project. Asked about contracting out street sweeping services. ITEM *4 ADOPTION OF TENTATIVE MILLAGE Mr. Cook moved to adopt 7.99 as the tentative millage rate. Mr. Courtney seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor. ITEM *5 ADOPTION OF TENTATIVE GENERAL FUND BUDGET Mr. Loffredo so moved. Mr. Courtney seconded the motion and the vote was as follows: Loffredo - Yes Courtney - Yes Johnson - Yes Cook - No SECTION II: SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING ITEM *1 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING MIAMI SHORES COUNTRY CLUB DRIVING RANGE FINANCING. Ms. Macdonald explained that the financing is for the driving range, street sweeper and pavers. She explained each of the protects and stated that the total of the loan with Bell Atlantic Is for $443,782 for a term of 7 years. Ms. Macdonald requested that the Council authorize her to execute the agreement with PCM to ensure that the records reflect the liability of PCM for their repayment of the financing. Mr. Loffredo moved that the Council adopt the Village Manager's recommendation on the principal balance to be negotiated with Bell Atlantic for the loan of $443,782 and to permit her and to authorize her to execute the signed agreement with PCM. Mr. Courtney seconded the motion. Mr. Fann stated that the action Is the appropriate thing to do. Mr. Cook stated that he Is not in favor of borrowing additional funds. He also spoke about street sweeping, subleasing and other municipalities street sweeping. Mr. Condit asked how much Is put aside for the pavers. Ms. Macdonald replied $60,000. The vote was as follows: Loffredo - Yes Courtney - Yes Johnson - Yes Cook - No ITEM *2 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:33 pm. Steven J/ nson Mayor Attest: Gall Macdonald Village Clerk By: Scott W. Davis Deputy Village Clerk