09-07-1993 Budget Hearing MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
BUDGET HEARING
SEPTEMBER 7, 1993
The Budget Hearing of the Miami Shores Village Council
was held on September 7, 1993, at the Miami Shores VIllage
Community Center commencing at 7:15 p.m. with the following
members present:
Present:
Absent:
Also present:
Mayor Heffernan
Robert Cook
Richard Fernandez
Michael Boyle
Steven J. Johnson
Tom Benton
William F. Fann
Scott W. Davis
Patricia Varney
ITEM *1 PRESENTATION OF TENTATIVE GENERAL FUND BUDGET
Mr. Benton reviewed the hearing process and reviewed the
proposed budget. He stated that the total Is $7,671,034 which
is a decrease of $275,790 from FY93. He also stated that the
proposed millage rate is 8.66 which is 1.8% lower than the roll
back rate.
ITEM *2 DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED GENERAL FUND BUDGET
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Mr. Boyle spoke about the $100,000 allocated for the Marketing
Department. He stated that it Is a tremendous amount of money
and that he is still opposed. Mayor Heffernan stated that he
also was not In favor of allocating $100,000. He stated that
the millage rate would be reduced by 1/3 mil If it wasn't
allocated. He stated that he was not against marketing.
LEGAL COUNSEL
Mr. Fernandez stated that he was concerned and that he would
like to encourage the Village Attorney to use outside legal
counsel when he feels it is necessary. Mr. Maguire asked why
the Village pays medical costs for the Village Attorney. Mayor
Heffernan replied that it is part of his compensation.
VILLAGE MANAGER
Mr. Ed Harrigan spoke about leasing of the Club and the salary
of the Village Manager.
BUILDING AND ZONING
There was no comment.
FINANCE
There was no comment.
NON -DEPARTMENTAL
There was no comment.
POLICE
Mr. Bob Swan asked for a school crossing guard at 4th Avenue and
105th Street. He stated that it would cost $4,000-$5,000. Mr.
Fernandez asked why the Village pays for crossing guards. He
stated that the County should pay. Chief Zoovas replied that
the Village receives the funds from the County. Chief Zoovas
stated that he puts a motor man at 4th Avenue and 105th Street
each morning. Mayor Heffernan stated that the motor man Is
accomplishing child safety. Mr. Swan suggested taking $5,000
for a crossing guard and allocating $95,000 for marketing. Mr.
Cook reviewed the history of the traffic situation in that area.
He stated that he likes the idea of a motor man in a school area
over a crossing guard. Mayor Heffernan stated that he would
rather see a police officer than a school crossing guard. Chief
Zoovas spoke about using tax dollars for a crossing guard at a
parochial school. Mr. Fernandez spoke about the traffic at the
Miami Shores Annex and how the presence of an officer helps
control traffic. He suggested assessing the situation this year
and approaching the County to see if additional funds are
available. Mr. Maguire spoke about children controlling traffic
In the school area. Mr. Boyle spoke about the police budget
being a large part of the total budget and that Miami Shores
Police Department is highly respected. Mr. Leon Newman asked
about recruiting new volunteers for Mobile Crime Watch. Chief
Zoovas reviewed his plans for Mobile Crime Watch.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
WASTE, PARKS
There was no comment.
STREETS
Mr. Jim Condit asked about street resurfacing, the repair of
sidewalks and the proposed transportation utility taxing
district. He read a prepared statement regarding barricades.
Mayor Heffernan explained how the costs are spread out to all
users. Mr. Fernandez stated that he supports the idea of a
special taxing district. Mr. Maguire spoke about special taxing
districts and marketing.
PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION
There was no comment.
RECREATION
Mr. Fernandez asked if there is a current plan to replace mats.
Mr. Varney replied that there Is no plan this year. Mr. Cook
asked about maintenance. Mr. Varney reviewed some of the
maintenance plans for the Recreation Department.
LIBRARY
There were no comments.
CAPITAL PROJECTS
There were no comments
GENERAL COMMENTS
Mr. Fernandez stated that he was happy with the way that the
workshops helped the budget process. Mr. Harrigan spoke about
the leasing of the Country Club and salaries of Village
employees. Mr. Maguire spoke about the number of residents
attending the hearing and the loss of funds.
ITEM *3 DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED MILLAGE
There was no discussion.
ITEM *4 ADOPTION OF TENTATIVE GENERAL FUND BUDGET
Mr. Cook moved to adopt the tentative general budget fund In the
amount of $7,671,034. Mr. Fernandez seconded the motion. Mr.
Boyle stated that he has a fundamental problem with $100,000 set
aside for a marketing program. Mr. Cook spoke about voting on a
past budget. Mayor Heffernan stated that he was against
appropriating $100,000 for marketing. He stated that he was not
against marketing and that he will watch the expenditure very
closely. The vote was taken and was as follows:
Fernandez - Yes
Heffernan - Yes
Cook - Yes
Boyle - No
The motion carried.
ITEM *5 ADOPTION OF TENTATIVE MILLAGE
Mr. Cook moved to adopt the tentative millage rate of 8.66.
Mr. Fernandez seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In
favor.
ITEM *6 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
By:
Scott W. Davis
Village Clerk
WI I l iam J. fH an
Mayor