1999.06.30_FAB_Minutes_Special• TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
FINANCIAL ADVISORY BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 30, 1999 9.30 A.M.
Chairman Felix R. Goldenson called the Regular Meeting to order in
the Town's Conference Room at 9:30 a.m.
Deputy Town Clerk Jane Dillon called the roll. Present were
Chairman Goldenson, Vice Chairman John R. Demarco, Members Charles
D. Cohn, Marianne Salibello and Byron McKinley.
Mayor Reid and Finance Director Stan Novak was present, with Town
Manager Ben Saag connected in via conference call.
NEW BUSINESS
REVIEW 1999/2000 PROPOSED BUDGET
Chairman Goldenson expressed concern with the Building Officials
increase of 19% Mr. Saag explained that this consists of the 10%
pay adjustment, plus 2% cost of living increase and 5% merit
increase at anniversary date. The salary adjustments for all
employees will also include the 5% and 2% over and above their
percentage increase.
• Chairman Goldenson discussed and asked to have clarified that Mr.
Saag's proposed increase to $60, 000 is actually $5, 000 over what is
budgeted for next year which is $58, 424 . Mayor Reid clarified this
as being correct.
For clarification purposes, Mr. Goldenson recommended that when the
Resolution is passed at a Town Commission Meeting, it should not
say salary will be $60,000, but that it will be a $5,000 increase
above current salary.
Mr. Saag verified that he, along with the other employees, will
receive an initial pay scale adjustment, a merit increase on
employee's anniversary and a cost of living increase on October 1.
Mr. DeMarco's questioned residents dialing into the library via
internet to find out information re particular books, and if this
process in up and running. Mr. Saag was not sure if this was in
operation now, but will find out and let FAB know at their next
meeting.
Answering questions re library shelving Mr. Saag stated that
purchase of same will come out of donated funds. Donation money
does not guarantee funds - it is anticipated funds. Fifty (50t) of
computer purchases will come from donated funds.
• Mr. Cohn expressed concern on the high expenditure for maintenance
of the three lift stations. Mr. Saag stated that he would ask Jack
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Lee to prepare a detailed description of the yearly maintenance of
same.
Mr. Goldenson recommended that a table of contents be prepared with
future budgets for easier page reference.
With no further business to come before the Board at this time,
MOTION to adjourn was made by MR. CORN/MR. DEMARCO at 10:30 A.M.
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John R. DeMarco, Vice Chairman
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