1985.09.10_TC_Minutes_Special
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
Minutes of Town Commission
SPECIAL MEETING
(re: 1985/86 Budget and Federal Revenue Sharing Funds)
Tuesday, September 141, 1985 7:30 P.M.
A Special Meeting of the Town Commission was called to order by
Mayor Edward J. Sullivan at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Commission
Chambers at Town Hall. Also present were: Vice Mayor Blosser and
Commissioners John J. Basso, William A. Grier, and Commissioner
Betty Jean Stewart.
Also present were: Town Manager Hugh D. Williams, Deputy Town
Clerk Elizabeth L. Kolek, and members of the public.
Mayor Sullivan announced that the purpose of this meeting was to
discuss the upcoming budget, as required by the County and State.
Town Manager Hugh D. Williams read the following into the record:
"Anticipated revenue amounting to $2,075,762.00 will be
derived from the proposed property tax levy of 3.3683 mills,
the same as 1984-85 millage, plus Federal and State revenue
sharing franchise fees fund balance appropriations, etc.
The proposed budget for Fiscal Year 1985-86 represents an
. increase of 4.7~ over Fiscal Year 1984-85. This budget is
the subject of a Public Hearing being held this evening,
Tuesday, September 24 at the Chambers at the Town Hall. This
was published Friday, September 30, 1985 and the proof of
publication will be furnished to us."
Mayor Sullivan asked for comments and there were none.
The date of the next public hearing regarding the budget was
discussed. The consensus of the Town Commission was to hold this
meeting at 1 p.m. on September 24, 1985, prior to the next
regularly scheduled Workshop Meeting.
Town Manager Hugh Williams stated that the it is mandated that the
Town Commission hold a separate public hearing on Federal Revenue
Sharing Funds. He stated that the Town anticipates receiving a
sum of $8,400.00 from the Federal Government and it will be used
as follows:
$4,200--for landscaping improvements around
Town Hall
$4,200--for basic improvements to the Town's
bicycle/walking path
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September 10, 1985
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There being no further discussion regarding this subject,
MOTION to close the Federal Revenue Sharing portion of this
meeting was made by Commissioner Basso/Commissioner Stewart.
All Commissioners voted AYE.
The Town Manager stated that this fulfilled the statutory
obligation, as far as budget hearings go.
The Town Manager presented the following bills (in order to keep
the Finance Department current) for approval:
F. H. FOSTER OIL ........... .... ............ $ 2,246.19
(Gasoline for use in official vehicles)
FLORIDA MUNICIPAL SELF-INSURERS FUND............ 17,425.00
(1985/86 renewal--Workers Comp.--1 year)
FLA. MUNICIPAL LIABILITY SELF-INSURERS PROGRAM.. 26,826.00
(1985/86 renewal--Liability Ins.--1 year)
LAUDERDALE SERVICES, INC ....... ... ............ 816.88
(Repairs Flyght Pump--Lift Station #1, Sewer System)
TOTAL $47,314.07
Some discussion ensued. Town Manager Hugh D. Williams explained
the bills. It was the consensus of the Town Commission that when
yearly bills are higher (or lower) than the previous bill for that
item, an explanation should be provided. Mr. Williams agreed that
this will be done.
MOTION was made to approve the bills as submitted by Commissioner
Basso/Vice Mayor Blosser. All Commissioners voted AYE.
Commissioner Basso inquired as to the status of the proposed
meeting between Mayor Sullivan and Mayor Doak Campbell, of Delray
Beach. Mayor Sullivan stated that a letter requesting same had
been sent but no reply has been received yet. If no reply is
received within the next couple days, Mayor Sullivan will contact
him by telephone, as suggested by Attorney Sliney.
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September 10, 1985
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There being no further business to discuss at this Special Meeting
of the Town Commission, MOTION was made by Commissioner Basso/
Commissioner Stewart to adjourn the meeting at 7:48 p.m. All
Commissioners voted AYE.
APPROVED:
Edward J. livan, Mayor
Mary L6tlisg ~. BZosser,Vice Mayor
Jo ~~asso, c:om stoner
• William A. Grier; Commissioner
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Bet y Jean Stewart, Commissioner
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