1988.05.12_FAB_Minutes_RegularTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
• FINANCIAL ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING - MINUTES
Thursday, May 12, 1988 9.30 A M.
A regular meeting of the Financial Advisory Board was called to order
by Chairman George Harbin at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 12, 1988 at
Town Hall.
Members present included: Chairman George M. Harbin, Benjamin Cohen,
Richard Brunton, Grover Ensley, and Fred Firstenburg.
Also present throughout the meeting were Mayor Betty Jean Stewart,
Chief Accounting Officer Stanley Novak, Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano,
and Recording Secretary/Deputy Town Clerk Elizabeth L. Kolek.
MOTION was made by Mr. Firstenburg/Dr. Ensley to approve the Minutes of
the April 12, 1988 Regular Meeting of the Financial Advisory Board as
submitted. All voted AYE.
MOTION was made by Mr. Firstenburg/Mr. Cohen to approve the Minutes of
the April 14, 1988 Special Meeting of the Financial Advisory Board as
submitted. All voted AYE.
. CORRESPONDENCE:
There was no correspondence to be discussed.
OLD BUSINESS:
Town Manager Mariano stated that the Personnel Rules were adopted by
the Town Commission at their Regular Meeting on May 3, 1988 and that
copies will be distributed to all employees, and signed for, after May
13, 1988. These copies will include a Table of Contents, CPI, and the
Organizational Chart. Chairman Harbin thanked everyone for their
excellent work on this project.
NEW BUSINESS:
- DISCUSSION RE 88/89 F/Y BUDGET
The expenditure portion of the 88/89 fiscal year budget was discussed.
The Town Manager stated that a 5% merit increase factor and a 5%
inflationary factor had been included in all salary line items. This
does not constitute a 10% increase for all employees in that the merit
increase, pursuant to Town policy, will range from 0-5% and the
inflationary factor will be based on the CPI figures for April 30,
which are not available at this time. Further, while the inflationary
increase would be given across the board in December, the merit
isincreases would be staggered throughout the year, due to various
anniversary dates.
Town Manager Mariano noted that this was the first year that the
Department Heads were involved in budget preparation.
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Utilities Director Jack Lee represented the Water and Sewer
Departments, who stated that ammonia would be an additional added
expense. The water department staff presently reads water meters for
billing purposes. The Department plans to replace approximately 25
water meters under the meter rotation policy. No capital outlay is
anticipated. The staff will remain at 6 employees.
Police Chief William Cecere represented the Police Department. Chief
Cecere recommended that an additional certified officer be added to the
staff, which is presently 10.
After a review of surrounding police departments, Town Manager Mariano
recommended that the Chief's salary be increased to $40,081.00, which
is the maximum salary under the Long Report. The Chief's salary is
presently $32,760. After some discussion, it was the CONSENSUS of the
FAB to recommend that the Chief's salary be increased by 10% on his
anniversary date (5% above maximum which may be authorized by the Town
Manager). He will also receive whatever inflationary increase is given
in December. The Town Commission has the authority to approve this in
the budget.
It was also the CONSENSUS of the FAB to add one certified police
49 officer to the Police Department staff, concurring with the
recommendation of the Town Manager.
It was the CONSENSUS of the FAB to accept the proposed expenditures
included in the 1988/89 budget, as discussed.
The next meeting of the Financial Advisory Board will be held on
Tuesday, June 14, 1988, at 9:30 a.m.
The meeting was properly adjournec
APPROVED
Ben'amin Cohen
IYL :A
Grover Ansley
A EST: Fred Firstenburg
• DATE:
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