07-06-2000 Budget Workshop Meeting•
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001 BUDGET WORKSHOP
The Miami Shores Village Council met on Thursday, July 6, 2000 and conducted their Fiscal
Year 2000-2001 Budget Workshop at the Village Hall's Conference Room. The meeting was
convened at 6:07 PM with the following Council Members in attendance.
PRESENT:
Mayor Ulmer
Bob Blum
Al Davis
Steve Loffredo
Mary Ross Agosta
ALSO PRESENT: Tom Benton, Village Manager
Barbara Fugazzi, Village Clerk
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
Mr. Benton offered introductory remarks, noting some of the highlights of the budget, including
no increase in the regular ad valorem millage rate, a decrease in the debt service millage rate, no
increase in the garbage fees for the eighth straight year, and the fact that the average property
• value increased approximately 5%. Mr. Benton indicated that the individual Department Heads
were present to answer any questions that may arise regarding the submitted budget.
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Mark Malatak, the Village's Finance Director, provided information on projected Revenues. He
outlined proposed increases in Permit/License Fees, Recreation Department Fees for specific
programs, Management Fees, and Occupational License Tax Fees.
The Village Council reviewed the individual Departmental Budgets and, along with the residents
in attendance, asked questions of the applicable Department Heads. The following Departments
were discussed but no changes in the proposed operating budgets were suggested:
Recreation - Administration
Community Center
Aquatics
Tennis
Summer Camp
Travel Soccer
Intramural Soccer
Travel Baseball
Intramural Baseball
Softball
Intramural Basketball
After School Program
Public Works - Enterprise Funds
Sanitation
Stormwater
Fleet Maintenance
Internal Service Fund
Local Option Gas Tax Fund
Administration
Streets
Parks
Recreation Maintenance
Police Department
Planning & Zoning Department
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Code Enforcement Department Building Department
Finance Department Non -Departmental
Village Clerk Mayor & Council
Risk Management
Regarding the Village Manager Departmental Budget, Mr. Davis requested that the Village
Manager's compensation package be discussed and he requested that Mr. Benton leave the room.
Mr. Davis spoke of Mr. Benton's professionalism, achievements and commitment to the Village.
He went on to speak of the possibility of offering a new pension benefit for Mr. Benton. The
Council discussed their thoughts on pension benefits, and based on the discussion, Mr. Davis chose
not to advocate a change at this point in time. Rather, Mr. Davis outlined a proposal to increase
Mr. Benton's cash compensation, as well as raise the contribution to the 457 Compensation Plan to
the maximum amount (an increase of $500.00 a year). It was noted that the proposed budget
included a 3% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) and a 5% merit increase. Mr. Davis proposed a
3% COLA and an 8% merit increase. Mr. Loffredo indicated that he would entertain a larger
percentage increase. Council discussion centered around Mr. Benton's job performance and the
excellent fiscal condition of the Village. It was confirmed that Mr. Benton's current salary is
$95,235 and that the budgeted increases (3% plus 5%) would increase the compensation $7,618.80,
to $102,853.80. Mr. Loffredo suggested that Mr. Benton's total cash compensation package be
increased to $110,000 (inclusive of the 3% COLA and a merit increase). Following further
Council comments, the consensus was to increase Mr. Benton's salary to $110,000 effective
October 2, 2000.
The Council Workshop on the Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Budget was adjourned at 10:25 PM.
Barbara A. Fugazzi, CMC
Village Clerk
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Mark S. Ulmer, Mayor