09-15-1992 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 15, 1992
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores VIIIage Council
was held on September 15, 1992, at the Miami Shores Community
Center commencing at 7:35 p.m. with the following members
present:
Mayor Steven Johnson
Herb Spahn
Henry T. Courtney
Stephen Loffredo
Robert Cook
Also present: Gall Macdonald
Absent: William F. Fann
Mayor Johnson presented Constitution Week proclamation to a
representative of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
PUBLIC HEARING ON FY93 BUDGET
ITEM *1 PRESENTATION OF TENTATIVE GENERAL FUND BUDGET
Ms. Macdonald stated that the proposed budget Is submitted at a
total of $7,289,504 which Is a decrease of $204,519 from the
past year. She also stated that the proposed millage rate Is
8.62. She reviewed staffing for the Village. She stated that
the waste fee Is proposed to be $384 next year. Ms. Macdonald
reviewed the programs at the Recreation Department and stated
that the Swim Team wishes to Increase swim team fees to better
compensate the coach. She reviewed a report from Ludovicl and
Orange to comply with ADA and recommended that the Council
authorize a review of all public facilities at a total cost of
$10,500. She spoke about an executive order from the Governor
allowing municipalities In Dade County to increase the millage
from the rate certified at the final budget workshop. She
recommended a minimum of 1/2 mill tax increase because she
stated that she does not expect to see 100% reimbursement from
FEMA for hurricane cleanup expenses.
ITEM *2 DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED MILLAGE
Mr. Loffredo suggested establishing a reserve of $44,000 for
Country Club rent payments that were deferred. Mayor Johnson
concurred with Ms. Macdonald regarding the Increase In taxes set
aside for surpluses In the event of a disaster or another
hurricane. He stated that he agrees with a minimum of .5 mills.
Mr. Courtney stated that it was a good Idea to build back the
hurricane fund. He concurred with raising taxes past 9 mills
and that he was In favor If next year the Council remembers that
the Increase was done for the hurricane fund. Mr. Cook stated
that he agrees with Mr. Courtney and that the Increase should
only be for 1 year. Mr. Spahn stated that the funds should be
kept out of the General Fund and put In the CIF fund. Mr.
Loffredo stated that If the Council raises taxes to cover
hurricane related expenses FEMA may say that the Village has its
own funds and may not reimburse as much. Mayor Johnson reviewed
how FEMA reimburses expenses. Mr. Loffredo reviewed the cost
of hurricane cleanup. Mr. Cook asked about paying off current
debt. Ms. Macdonald stated that the police radios have a debt
of $129,000 with an annual payment of $28,000. Mayor Johnson
stated that he likes the Idea of paying off some debt and
suggested a 1 mill increase. Mr. Cook stated that he would like
to leave the Council In 2 years with the Village's debt lower
and their savings higher. Mr. Loffredo stated that 1 mil Is
very excessive. Mr. Spahn suggested staying with 1/2 mil
Instead of a 1 mil Increase. Mr. Courtney stated that the
Council should hold the line with a 1/2 mil Increase Mayor
Johnson stated that the Council has reached a consensus to
Increase the millage 1/2 mills to be earmarked for the hurricane
trust fund.
Mr. Jim Condit: Spoke about funding for barricades
vs cutting other programs.
ITEM *3 DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED GENERAL FUND BUDGET
There were no public comments.
ITEM *4 ADOPTION OF TENTATIVE MILLAGE
Mayor Johnson stated that there Is a consensus of Council to
Increase the millage by an additional 1/2 mill to 9.12. Mr.
Loffredo moved that the Village Council adopt the millage for
the FY 1992-93 of 9.12 per $1000 of assessed value. Mr.
Courtney seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In
favor.
ITEM *5 ADOPTION OF TENTATIVE GENERAL FUND BUDGET
Ms. Macdonald stated that the figure for the General Fund Budget
Is $7,454,342 and the Capital Improvement Fund Is $250,301. Mr.
Cook moved to tentatively adopt the General Fund Budget of
$7,545,342 and the Capital Improvement Fund Budget of $250,301
and In adoption of the tentative General Fund Budget it be noted
that 1/2 mil Is set aside in a trust fund for disaster relief
and Is a one time 1/2 mil for such funding and not to be
continued beyond Fiscal Year 93. Mr. Courtney seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
ITEM *1 MINUTES
Mr. Loffredo moved approval of the minutes from the Regular
Council Meeting of 9/1/92. Mr. Spahn seconded the motion and the
vote was unanimous in favor. Mayor Johnson acknowledged
receipt of the minutes from the following meeting:
Fine Arts Commission 8/11/92
ITEM *2 PLANNING AND ZONING ITEM:
Appeal of Planning and Zoning Board decision.
Jimmy and Debbie Mitchell
This Item was deferred until the October 6th meeting.
ITEM *3 A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF MIAMI SHORES, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS AND
INSTRUMENTS NECESSARY TO RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE FEDERAL
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE DAMAGE
AND DESTRUCTION CAUSED BY HURRICANE ANDREW. Mayor Johnson read
the caption of the resolution and Ms. Macdonald read the
resolution In its entirety and recommended approval. Mr. Spahn
moved approval. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was
unanlmous In favor.
ITEM *4 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Johnson read the announcements.
ITEM *5 PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
ITEM *6 COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mr. Spahn commended Mr. Benton and his crews on the removal of the
debris In the Village.
Mr. Courtney complimented the staff who slept In Village Hall and
who were out at 7 a.m. on the day of the hurricane.
Mr. Loffredo suggested a BBQ or picnic for the police and public
works crews.
Mayor Johnson stated that he echoes the views of the other Council
members.
ITEM *7 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:,21 p.m.
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Attest: Gall Macdonald
Village Clerk
By:
Scott W. Davis
Deputy Village Clerk