07-06-1994 Budget Workshop MeetingMiami Shores Village
Budget Workshop Meeting
July 6, 1994
The Budget Workshop of the Miami Shores Village Council was
held on July 6, 1994 at the Village Hall commencing at 7:34
p.m. with the following members present:
Present:
Also Present:
Mayor Heffernan
Michael Boyle
Robert Cook
Richard Fernandez
Steven Johnson
Michael R. Couzzo, Jr.
Scott W. Davis
Patricia Varney
Ms. Varney reviewed the value of commercial properties In
Miami Shores at the request of Mr. Fernandez. 'Mayor
Heffernan stated that the budget Is reduced from last years
revised budget of $8,537,909 to a proposed total of
$8,182,274.
PUBLIC WORKS
WASTE:
Mr. Benton reviewed his requests and spoke about the new
recycling truck to replace the recycling trailer. He stated
that the new truck will allow the pick up of plastic. The
Council dlscussedrecyciing In general terms. Mr. Couzzo
explained that the waste division Is an enterprise fund and
explained how the fund operates. Mr. Benton reviewed the
proposed Dade County Special Taxing District for waste
removal and the Wheelabrator contract. Ms. Varney stated
that the garbage fee will be $420 with no Increase.
PARKS:
Mr. Cook asked about the drop In the Beautification Budget.
Mr. Benton stated that there Is a roll over from the past
year.
STREETS:
Mr. Benton stated that the budget Included a position for a
detail person to Improve the appearance of the fleet. He
also spoke about the 103rd Street Beautification protect.
PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION:
Mr. Benton stated that In the budget he is requesting an
Assistant Public Works Director. He described the projects
that his Department Is working on.
RECREATION MAINTENANCE:
Mr. Benton stated that this Is the first year that this
function is under Public Works and that the line item for
rertiiizer aria cnemicais is increasing.
MOTOR POOL:
Mr. Benton stated that this is a new division to centralize
vehicle maintenance expense.
Mayor Heffernan called for a recess at 8:25 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 8:35 p.m.
MARKETING
Mr. Couzzo reviewed the Marketing budget. Mr. Fernandez
asked If the FY 95 budget Is the surplus from the FY 94
budget. Mr. Couzzo replied that It partly Is.
VILLAGE MANAGER
Mr. Fernandez spoke about Section 30 of the charter regarding
the creation of Personnel/Village Clerks' Department. Mr.
Cook reviewed what Section 30 means. Mr. Cook spoke about a
decrease In the Manager's budget. Mr. Fernandez spoke: about
$12,000 merit Increase requested by Mr.. Couzzo. He Dstated
that the contract does not call for an Increase and that he
Is troubled by the budget Item. Mr. Johnson spoke about a
performance review for the Manager. He stated that the
Village Manager merits some Increase. Mr. Fernandez read
from the contract and stated that It requires a performance
review. He stated that the Manager warrants an Increase;
however, 18.5% Is too much to budget. Mr. Boyle reviewed how
he Interpreted the Manager's contract. He stated that the
Council needs to budget funds if an Increase Is granted. Mr.
Cook stated that the Village should budget an amount that
will allow for flexibility. Mayor Heffernan stated that he
agrees that funds should be budgeted. He stated that It Is
unknown at this time how much will be spent on the Increase.
Mr. Fernandez stated that he supports a merit Increase for
the Village Manager but not 18.5%. Mr. Johnson stated that
Mr. Leonard Carson approached him as a facilitator to talk
about the Village Manager's salary Increase. Mr. Boyle
stated that the Council may have gotten a bargain the first
year Mr. Couzzo was hired, consequently, focusing on the
percent of increase Is not accurate. He suggested that at
the next Council meeting the Council discuss an evaluation
process.
ADJOURNMENT.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:22 p.m.
By: /F
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Scott W. Davis
Village Clerk
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W i l I l am J. He fernan
Mayor