HomeMy Public PortalAbout1984-08-29 Public HearingMr. Maley said our union contract provides for payment of full salary
for 120 days for service -connected disibilities. We have one officer who
now will be out approximately 30 more days before being on light duty.
It was moved by Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. Laikin and voted that the
village pay Sgt. Hasselman full salary, less reimbursement by Worker's
Compensation, for 30 more days.
On motion of Mr. Mckeehan, seconded by Mr. Taplin and voted, the
meeting was adjourned at 12:30 P.M.
Mayo
Attest:
Village Clerk
August 28, 1984
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BUDGET HEARING
August 29, 1984
A Public Hearing on the proposed 1984-85 Budgets was held Wednesday,
August 29, 1984 at 5:00 P.M. in the Village Hall.
Present: Mrs. Antiles and Messrs. Laikin, McKeehan, Sherman, Taplin
Also present were Fred Maley, Village Manager and Mary Wetterer,
Village Clerk.
Mr. Sherman said the volunteer budget committee had studied the budgets
and asked for comments from Mr. Bobby, one of the committee members pre-
sent. Mr. Bobby explained that they object to the cost of living increases
in our pay scale. He believes that only merit raises should be given, when
actually earned. He also felt that there should be a pay cap at all salary
levels and thinks they are too high in some places. Mr. Sherman said that
he had received a letter from Long Associates, who did a management survey
for Miami Shores Village, and perhaps the village should hire them to look
over Bal Harbour's salary policy. (Mr. Taplin arrived at the meeting at
this time) Mr. Bobby reviewed for Mr. Taplin their feeling on using merit
raises and not cost of living. Mr. Kelly, Finance Director, told the
council that according to his survey Bal Harbour is in the top one-third
of salaries in the county. He said he had not studied the idea of a cap
on salaries, however, it is normal in all government agencies to operate
on merit steps and cost of living increases. He said he feels we should
not stray too far from the norm. He also feels that the longevity raises
are a good idea, if not used, it would ultimately result in a 40% re-
duction in pay. As for using merit pay for raises, in a situation like
Bal Harbour, there is no way that most could work up to supervisors. He
believes that an outside review would be worthwhile.
August 29, 1984
The council discussed the merits of hiring an outside Management
Consultant firm and what they could do for the Village. On motion of
Mrs. Antiles, seconded by Mr. McKeehan and voted, Long Associates was
hired to do a salary and personnel study for Bal Harbour.
The council reviewed the proposed budgets and considered the transfer
of functions formerly charged to the Tourism Department, which will
now be charged to the General Fund. Also considered was the proposed tax
increase which will produce 5.3% more revenue.
Mr. Kelly explained that the village is financially sound and there
is money available for projects the council wants. The Purchasing
Function that was recommended by the auditors and him last year has been
set up and is working fine. Mr. Maley pointed out that the budget does
not provide for renovation of the garage building behind the village hall.
He suggested that this be considered after the Public Works building is
completed and functioning. Mr. Maley also called attention to the fact
that the Sewer Department would now be self funded by raising the sewer
charges now in effect by 50%.
The Village Clerk read proposed ordinances adopting the budgets for
the General Fund, Water Department, Sewer Department, and Department of
Tourism by title. On motion of Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. McKeehan
and voted the ordinances were passed on first reading. On motion of Mr.
McKeehan, seconded by Mrs. Antiles and voted the tentative tax rate
was set at 3.78 mills.
Mr. Sherman announced that the next Budget Hearing would be held
on Wednesday, September 12, 1984 at 5:00 P.M.
On motion of Mr. McKeehan, seconded by Mr. Laikin and voted the
meeting was adjourned at 6:10 P.M.
Mayor
Attest:
Village Clerk
August 29, 1984
BUDGET HEARING
September 12, 1984
The final Public Hearing on the proposed 1984-85 proposed budgets
was held at 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 12, 1984 in the Village Hall.
September 12, 1984