1998.07.14_FAB_Minutes_SpecialTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
• FINANCIAL ADVISORY BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Tuesdav, July 14, 1998 9.30 A.M.
Chairman Felix R. Goldenson called the special Meeting to order in
Town Hall at 9:35 A.M.
Deputy Town Clerk Jane Dillon called the roll. Present were
Chairman Felix R. Goldenson, Vice Chair John DeMarco, Members Byron
R. McKinley and Marianne Salibello. Charles D. Cohn was absent.
Finance Director Stan Novak, Vice Mayor Thomas J.Reid and
Commissioner Sorrelli were also present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Upon MOTION by MR. DEMARCO/MR. MCKINLEY, the minutes of the June
30, 1998 Special Meeting were unanimously approved.
NEW BUSINESS
Water/sewer Rates
• Mayor Voress offered an in-depth review of the water and sewer
lines, stating that the sewer lines are running at a loss and are
in need of repair. Lift Station #2 needs to be replaced, and with
the new construction projects being started in Town, the lines will
not be able to handle the added loads. The work will be done in
phases over the next few years.
Upon MOTION by MR. DEMARCO/MR. MCKINLEY, the following MOTION was
made:
THE FINANCIAL ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDS APPROVAL BY THE
TOWN COMMISSION OF A 10% INCREASE ($1.30), FLAT SEWER
RATE FROM $13.15 TO $14.45 PER MONTH.
The Board approved this Motion by a unanimous vote.
As the water system is producing a profit, the Board Members felt
no need to increase the rate.
Library
Maria Suarez, Library Director, offered explanation of the planned
computer setups she would like placed in the Library. Additional
wiring would also be done at this time for any future needs.
It was stated that $27,000 is available for purchases of computer
equipment.
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OLD BUSINESS
Second Review of the 1998/1999 Proposed Budget
Stan Novak distributed a revenue and expenditure comparison as
previously requested by the Board. Review of, and questions were
presented and answered satisfactorily.
After discussion of the Millage calculations, the following MOTION
was made by MR. DEMARCO/MS. SALIBELLO:
THE FINANCIAL ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT THE MILLAGE
RATE REMAIN AT 4.0000.
The Board passed this Motion by a unanimous vote.
At the conclusion of the review of subject Budget, the following
MOTION was made by MR. MCKINLEY/MR. DEMARCO:
THE FINANCIAL ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE
PROPOSED 1998/1999 PROPOSED BUDGET AND RECOMMENDS THAT
THE TOWN COMMISSION ACCEPT THE BUDGET AS SUBMITTED BY THE
TOWN ADMINISTRATION.
• The Board passed the Motion by a unanimous vote.
Light Duty Policy
There was concern expressed on the wording within part of the
policy. Mr. Novak was asked to confer with Workmen's Comp. and/or
the Town's Attorney on the proper clarification of the statement
"maximum medical improvement."
This policy will be addressed again at a forthcoming special
session.
With no further business to come before the board at this time,
MOTION to adjourn was made by MR. DEMARCO/MR. MCKINLEY at 11:10
a.m.
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• Financial Advisory Board
July 14, 1998
APPROVE:
Felix R. Goldenson, Chairman
absent
Charles D. Cohn
Marianne Salibello
Attest:
Date:
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