TOWN OF GOLDEN BEACH
One Golden Beach Drive
Golden Beach, FL 33160
OFFICIAL MINUTES
JULY 19, 2006
BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETING
7:00 P.M.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Mayor Singer called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m. Roll Call taken by Town Manager.
Council Members in attendance: Mayor Singer, Vice Mayor Einstein, and Councilmember Lusskin.
Staff in attendance: Town Manager, Town Attorney Helfman, Chief Skinner, Finance Director Maria Camacho, Dan Nieda, and Barbara Tarasenko.
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG lead by Chief Skinner
Presentation of the Proposed Budget for FY 2006/2007.
Items Discussed:
Revenue Worksheet:
· Increase for the Miami-Dade ½ cent sales tax this date and it increased from $27,000 to $31,783.00.
· Ad Valorem increased by approximately $700,000.
· Concern over the projected Fines & Forfeitures being projected high based on the present amount received for this year. Chief estimated that the present amount for this year will be lower. Chief will give a response for the projected amount.
· Film Permits lowered to $40,000.00.
· Building Permits questioned if the $225,000 was realistic and advised it was.
Funds
Mr. Leff questioned what the funds transfer meant and Maria explained the transfer methodology and restricted funds.
Cash reserve sheet not included in budget for the meeting.
Mr. Einstein asked if the Special Assessment I monies was determined to be able to be moved. Mr. Helfman stated that the monies could not be moved until Special Assessment II is paid off.
Mr. Leff questioned the Utility tax and the Stormwater Assessment Fee and any payoffs. It was explained regarding the requirement to have Stormwater Mitigation funding.
Expenditures:
Legislative:
Removed the updating of the sound system amount of $70,000.00 and lower the amount to $15,000.00.
Dr. Feinman requested a second lens so that the podium is shown for the people speaking.
Executive:
Mayor Singer recommends an 8% increase for the Town Manager, which is not shown.
Town Clerk:
Mr. Helfman explained that a trained Town Clerk handles legal notices and postings. This saves money on the legal bills.
Finance Department:
No changes
Legal Department:
Recommendation to breakdown the legal billing for labor, code review, general legal, and special projects and special counsel.
Increase additional litigation from $78,000.00 to $100,000.00.
General Government:
Contingency for hurricane - $75,000
Contingency for building department lean years - $150,000.
Mr. Leff questioned how the rollover is shown and carried over to the new fiscal year. Shown in the annual fiscal year report.
Mr. Einstein questioned about the FEMA reimbursements and if they were received.
Mr. Leff requested the proposed budget be uploaded to the website.
Law Enforcement:
All costs will change after the contract negotiations.
Maria explained the Code Officers salary is split bwtween Building Department and Law Enforcement.
Mayor questioned vehicle lease cost.
Mayor questioned the $10,000.00 for lights. This was handled last year but the same amount would be used for the weapons with a department issued program. Chief discussed the need for this program and the cost savings to the Town.
K-9 Expense - discussed as being accurate at $4,000.00
Dr. Feinman discussed that the dog and the boat should have a separate line item.
Building & Zoning Department:
No questions
Public Works Department:
Town Manager requested to add an incentive payment for the crew leaders on the trash and garbage trucks. Total cost of 5% is less than
Vice Mayor Einstein questioned landscaping money that was budgeted and recommended that we do some enhancements now.
Mayor recommended the Town Manager speak with the Beautification Committee.
Mr. Leff recommended that we acquire a landscape architect.
Roads and Streets:
Mr. Leff requested that we seek Miami-Dade to take care of the roads. Town Attorney explained that Miami-Dade only controls the traffic flow not upgrades or maintenance. He also explained the process for privatizing the roadway and how it is done and that it would probably not be able to be done.
Town Manager pointed out the purchase of a new pickup F150 which can be used for the pulling the boat out of the water when needed.
Recreation:
No comments
Miscellaneous Funds:
No comments
Law Enforcement Trust Funds:
Finance Director stated that the laptops were purchased this year, and the money for the security cameras and generators. She explained that the definition would change.
Special Assessment Fund:
No Comment
Debt Service Fund:
Mayor Singer explained that the projects shown on page 35 you could add the amounts of $520,000 to our reserves.
Stormwater Utility Fund:
Finance Director recommended that we need to increase the amount for the upcoming increase in legal fees. Raise this amount to $100,000.00.
Discussion was held over the next workshop and the Special Meeting. Town Manager asked if a second workshop was needed.
Vice Mayor said that anyone with question should speak with the Town staff. Timetable stated that the second meeting was to finish the budget but it was completed so the workshop is not necessary.
Town Attorney clarified that the Special Meeting needs to be done to adopt the tentative millage.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Bonilyn Wilbanks-Free
Bonilyn Wilbanks-Free
Town Manager
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